NHTSA Complaint #749022 — 1998 DODGE RAM 3500

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 749022
Vehicle 1998 DODGE RAM 3500
Component POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State TX

Consumer Description

WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER IN 5TH GEAR ON A CROWDED INTERSTATE, THE GEAR SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I LOST POWER AND SAFELY PULLED OVER. THE OTHER 4 GEARS WORKED TO GET ME HOME.*AK

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