NHTSA Complaint #829843 — 1998 DODGE RAM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	829843
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 1, 1998
Date Filed	October 30, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING UPHILL OR AT HIGH ALTITUDE, THE VEHICLE SURGES OR DECELERATES WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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