10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Feb 082000

Ram 3500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Throttle cable on vehicle had frayed with one or two strands of wire holding throttle. Contacted dealer recall 01V037 was issued regarding this problem, however consumers vehicle is not included due to the plant where vehicle was manufactured, dealer replaced cable and lever at consumers cost.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #2

Feb 152001

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Throttle cable was frayed, consumer replaced it.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #1

Jun 261998

Ram 3500

  • miles
When vehicle was put in drive it suddenly accelerated, causing a collision, resulting in minor injuries to driver. Dealer has not been notified.

- Acworth, GA, USA