NHTSA Complaint #830144 — 1998 DODGE RAM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	830144
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	October 5, 1998
Date Filed	November 4, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 60MPH. ROAD WET/SLICK. VEHICLE STARTED HYDROPLANING. MADE FUNNY NOISES. LOST TRACTION. SPUN AROUND & FRONT END HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER HAS BRUISES FROM SEAT BELT. PASSENGER NOT RESTRAINED. HIT WINDSHIELD. EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. *AK

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