NHTSA Complaint #861692 — 1998 DODGE RAM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	861692
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date Filed	May 10, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHEN PLACING TRANSMISSION GEAR IN REVERSE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, CRASHING INTO A BRICK FENCE. ALSO, CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND REAR WHEELS WERE SPINNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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