Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision into brick building, no deployment of both driver and passenger air bags during collision resulting in injury. Mjs
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration complaints
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Cruise control servo location immediately behind left front bumper can cause servo to bend and open throttle unintentionally. Also, a stud fastened to side that holds heat shield in place became detached. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
At ten thousand miles the vehicle began to surge, idling from 700rpms up to 1200 rpms. Vehicle is accelerating without warning. Problem will occur when stopped at a stop sign or sitting in park. Consumer pulled into driveway, parked and the vehicle began to surge up to 1200, nearly went into the wall of garage. Consumer will provide VIN.# at a later date.
Engine surges at idle; also pulls to one side or the other when braking.
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