The failure caused a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and caused rearward movement of the vehicle which resulted in a crash. Nhtsa recall 05v462000, regarding power train: automatic transmission. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 quad. Complaint Number: 10167743 Incident Date: May 10, 2006 Date Added to File: September 9, 2006 Description of the Complaint: Vehicle type : 2005 dodge 2500 diesel automatic transmission. By installing an alarm that only activated when the door was opened does not alleviate the problem.
The weather was not a factor. The transmission lines were cracked and needed to be replaced prior to repairing the vehicle. By installing an alarm that only activated when the door was opened does not alleviate the problem. The failure and the current mileage was 45,000. This is not a fix for the real problem but generates more problems by making it very hard to look to the rear out of the door when backing up to make a hookup with out the horn sounding.
Complaint Number: 10237460 Incident Date: July 30, 2008 Date Added to File: August 8, 2008 Description of the Complaint: The contact owns a 2005 dodge 2500 diesel pickup. The contact stated upon purchasing the vehicle there were several failures. The dealer says I am not covered by the bulletin, but that I do have the problem. About 30-45 seconds after walking into store vehicle rolled across parking lot. The proposed fix in the recall makes the vehicle less usable. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, but no repairs were made.
The contact stated that while accelerating at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was speeding up instead of down shifting. Unscrupulous mechanics will often suggest a more expensive repair, such as a rebuild, when adding some transmission fluid will fix your Ram 2500. If there is a problem with the shifter mechanism, it must be fixed. The computer in the transmission was reprogrammed.
The current mileage was 25,000. Needed recall repairs, but vehicle was not running. They say it is okay to have a 4 to 10 second delay in the transmission being operable when shifted into gear. Complaint Number: 10154645 Incident Date: March 28, 2006 Date Added to File: April 5, 2006 Description of the Complaint: 2005 dodge ram with diesel and automatic transmission. When he pulled up to the gate of his home he put the vehicle in reverse with the emergency brake on, which gave him light at night, but it startled his cattle.
And as always, if you need assistance in determining the correct parts for you, give us a call or send an e-mail to and we would be happy to help. Therefore it is important to use the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your Ram 2500's owner's manual. Complaint Number: 10157357 Incident Date: May 1, 2006 Date Added to File: May 9, 2006 Description of the Complaint: Consumer 2005 dodge ram 2500 slipped out of park in to reverse. Many vehicles with manual transmissions do not have a dipstick and their fluid level should be checked by an automotive technician as the car will likely need to be hoisted on a lift. Therefore; not only did the transmission fail to properly stay engaged in the park position but the alarm feature also failed to warn me when I got out of the truck. Received a recall notice March 28, 2006 that will add alarm function if driver door is opened, engine running and vehicle not in park. Manufacturer could not find a problem.
Started vehicle and pulled forward about 6 feet and felt like I had run over a bottle or can. I consider the fix proposed by the recall to be totally unacceptable and refuse to have it incorporated on my truck because it makes connecting to a trailer more difficult and time consuming. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall 06e024000 engine and engine cooling. The dealer stated that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The out of park alarm, which is the blaring of the horn, is only linked to the driver's door. I have not had a problem with my truck but now always set the parking brake when getting out of the truck because of uncertainty of the shifter.
This action by the manufacturer was to avoid fixing the real problem. The consumer received the recall for the installation of an out of park alarm. I have no means of getting my vehicle to the dealership for repair of this defect. The contact called the manufacturer, and was told that they would not cover any damages to his vehicle at this time. The dealer informed the consumer there was nothing wrong with the park gear. The consumer assumed the dealer was going to adjust the shift linkage, but he soon discovered, they had done nothing to the shifter. Sales woman came and informed me.
The transmission lines were cracked and needed to be replaced prior to repairing the vehicle. Many drivers backup the last foot or two with drivers door open when connecting truck to a trailer. As it was going in reverse, the door hit a concrete pillar used to support parking lot lights and bent the door forward considerably past the point of normal opening. The comfort inside the cab is good. If you baby it you can get 31 mph.