Dodge Ram 1995 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Dodge Ram 1995

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
97V084000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 01/01/1994 to 02/01/1997	V (Vehicle)	960000	05/19/1997	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/05/1997	05/23/1997
Defect Summary	Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.
Consequence Summary	When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.
Notes	Owner notification began may 19, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
99V115000	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/31/1993 to 04/30/1999	V (Vehicle)	8883	12/27/1999	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/06/1999	05/12/1999
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. if this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
Consequence Summary	The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
Notes	Owner notification began december 27, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2100601	03/16/2001	211699	621898	Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. tt mj	10/03/2001
211098	09/25/1998		602433	Conditions with loss of fifth gear. *yc	11/04/1998
211098	09/11/1998		602211	Transmission opertes normally through all ranges except fifth gear. *yc	10/15/1998
CH210595	04/01/1995		41038	Delayed transmission engagement of 2 to 8 seconds. *tw	11/01/1995
CH210395	04/01/1995		41040	Rwd automatic transmission cold temperature cooler bypass kit. *tw	11/01/1995
080695	03/01/1995		39985	Transmission temperature sensor - fault code. *tw	11/01/1995
CH210495	04/01/1995		41039	Vibration or perceived engine miss. *tw	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
210295	03/01/1995		39969	Automatic transmission equipped vehicles are now equipped with quick connector fittings in the transmission cooler lines. *tw	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
182494	11/01/1994		37860	Torque converter lockup. *tw	01/11/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
212594	12/01/1994		37984	High effort when shifting from 2wd high to 4wd high in cold ambient temperatures. *tw	02/10/1995
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
CH160195	06/01/1995		43064	Unknown	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
211397	11/07/1997		6089034	Concerns with manual transmission gear rattle at operating temperatures. *nlm	01/12/2000
210498	02/20/1998		600371	Subject on manual transmission gear rattle at operating temperatures. *yc	05/12/1998

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE96070	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/26/1996	05/15/1997	TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES	97V084000
	Transmission fluid leakage at cooler tube disconnects is alleged to have resulted in vehicle fires.(this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)
EA99027	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	09/10/1999	05/30/2000	STEERING COLUMN FIRES	00V135000
	Odi has received 33 complaints alleging excessive heat in the ignition switch and related circuitry in 1994-1996 dodge ram trucks.the root cause is an excessive current draw through the ignition switch result in fire, smoke, melting of surrounding plastics, stalling and the illumination of air bag and anti-lock brake system (abs) warnig lights. daimlerchrsler has been aware of the potential for this failure and implemented a design change to reduce the current draw through the switch.this design change involved the installation of a relay in the blower motor circuitry for all ram trucks built after march 15,1996.daimlerchrysler also made available an ignition switch repair package (pn 4874996) which includes the necessary components to upgrade vehicles built prior to the implementation date.daimlechrysler also issued a correspondence to its zones instructing technicians to replace failed ignition switches in the subject population with the sevice kit only.an engineering analysis is necessary to determine if a safety defect trend exists.odi will focus its investigation on fires in the steering column area as well as the effects of switch failure on the abs and air bag system.
PE96070	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/26/1996	05/15/1997	TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES	96V084000
	Transmission fluid leakage at cooler tube disconnects is alleged to have resulted in vehicle fires.(this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)
PE99031	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/05/1999	09/10/1999	IGNITION SWITCH
	Complainants allege fires, melting, smoke or excessive heat in the vicinity of the ignition switch
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
RQ98002	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/10/1998		TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS	97V084000
	The loss of quick connector joint integrity due to high automatic transmission fluid temperatures which may exceed the melting point of the connector material, allowing transmission fluid to leak or spray from the joints, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
07/20/2004	65000	1
	While parked on a incline, the vehicle shifted out of park without warning. this caused a minor vehicle collision. *jb
09/01/1997
	Headlamp switch overheats and could lose lights. has to wait 15 minutes before lights come back on. took to dealer. he has put on 3 headlamp switches. consumer is still having the same problem. also, speedometer goes out when very hot.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/28/2004		2	04/21/2000
	Transmission problems - not safe when pulling out into traffic! 1995 dodge ram pickup. ak there was a problem with the oil pump as well. sc
12/26/2003	113737	1
	While driving transmission overdrive gear failed without warning. *ak
08/13/2002		1
	While driving and when brakes were applied they did not hold, pedal went all the way to the floor, consumer stated the vehicle coasted through a red light through a busy intersection, this was caused by a hole in the brake line, which was the result of the way the brake line was assembled.ak. consumer stated the 4x4 did not work, the tire blew out, there was a water leak and the carpet had to be replaced twice, the rear window was replaced, the rear brakes never worked, the radio was inoperative, the hood light flickered while driving, and also vehicle experienced transmission problems.jb
01/16/2002		3
	While driving 20mph, and shifting gears it would stick in first gear. this caused the transmission to slip and not shift properly. transmission has bee replaced 3 times, but problem still exists. please add vin. *ak
10/10/2000
	Transmission was slipping and would not go into gear. consumer had transmission rebuilt, but did not remedy problem. transmission was still slipping until it finally went out. contacted dealer. please add further information.*ak
12/29/2000		1	05/01/1995
	Transmission failure, so severe, unable to rebuild, at only 51,000 + miles. *ak
08/03/2000		1	03/01/2000
	Premature tranmission failure caused by direct clutch pack drum machining defect resulting in outer lip seal failure. this will cause the transmission to loose 3rd gear. chrysler does not acknowledge this common problem that ocurs with this transmissions. the aftermarket transmission rebuild kit companies have all intorduced improved(larger thicker stronger) direct clutchdrum outer lip seals to help address a problem chrysler says does not exist. *ak
12/15/1994
	97v068000/brakes: vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with brake failure. vehicle been to dealer shop on four or more occasions, and condition still is unresolved. transmission trouble has also occurred several times. ak ml
03/22/1998		0
	Transmission lines were spraying transmission fluid out, also, transmission was not shifting properly. *ak

	While trying to shift vehicle out of park to drive vehicle would not move. dealer has been contacted, transmission needs to be replaced. please provide further information. *ak

	When vehicle is on an incline and placed into reverse , vehicle will coast foward until the accelerator is applied. when placed in reverse on level ground, it will not react at all when the accelerator is applied. dealer has been contacted. *ak

	Transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission. vehicle not included in recall number 97v084000. please give any further details. *ak
10/02/1999		2	01/01/1995
	No summary
09/15/1999		8	11/01/1995
	Rear brakes grab and lock up when backing up or starting out sometimes. transmission doesn't go into overdrive high rpm at high speeds.
		5
	No summary
07/24/1999		1	07/01/1995
	Nhtsa campaign id number 97v084000 - our dodge diesel pick up had the exact problems described in th afore mentiond campaign number. beacuse it as a diesel, doge never issued a recall or took any action to correct the problem . as a result we had to have all of the transmission cooling lines and fittings replaced at a cost of $640.00.
06/17/1999		4	03/01/1995
	Dealer was asked to replace transmission after last failure. they indicated to us that they did repalce the transmission. failure causes the transmission to lock up at high speed and also causes severe hesitation during take off and passing. could result in an accident. *ak
05/12/1999		1	09/01/1996
	The transmission began to shift abnormally and then not shift at all. the vehicle has been maintained according to owners manual for transmission service and all other recommendations according to manual. all this has been done at local dealer. transmission required overhaul at cost of $1250.00. *ak
03/02/1997		1	07/01/1995
	Now my air contioner has a musty smell and does not blow out cold air,
05/06/1998		15	11/01/1994
	2500 within two months of purchasing my 1995 dodge ram i began to feel an unusual shifting in the transmission on an intermittent basis. i carried the vehicle to huntsville dodge at 6519 university dr. huntsville, al 35806, telephone 256-721-9560. the vehicle was carried to this dealership since it is much closer to my home. they could find no problem. at first the shifting was on an intermittent basis but continued to progess in frequency until it finally would not shift out of low gear. this is the point when i could finally get someone at the dealership in the vehicle when the problem was present. they replace the transmission and now with less than 10,000 miles on the new transmission i am beginning to see the same problem again. it has once again started off on an intermittent basis. the dealership at huntsville dodge kept the vehicle for a complete day and stated that they could not find a problem. i have had the vehicle in at the dodge dealership in fayetteville, tn also in an effort to find someone who can help me with this problem. all total between the two transmissions i have had this vehicle in at one dealership or another over 15 times for the same problem and no one seems to be able to correct the problem until it gets so bad that you literally cannot drive the vehicle.
11/10/1998		5
	Transmission would not shift properly. would be very sluggish. when weather is cold, very hard to shift into gear. *ak
08/24/1998		3	05/01/1995
	Vehicle has had to replace transmission on three occasions.
10/08/1998			02/01/1996
	Summary not provided by consumer
		1	09/01/1994
	Transmission sticks in park occasionally and is noisy in changing gears.
01/17/1997		1
	Transmission failed.
02/16/1996		4	08/09/1995
	The automatic transmission still over heats when decending a long 7% grade while towing my fifth wheel trailer in second gear. it is not safe to be decending mountain grades, and have to keep looking at the transmission warning light. when the light comes on, you are to stop and cool the trans. it is almost impossible to find a safe area to pull off the road. dodge cheched out the truck, and stated that it is ok. the truck is not overloaded.
10/01/1997		1	02/01/1996
	Transmission failed.

	Dealer has replaced the transmission . owner states that the new transmission is going bad. the dealer has been notified. *ak
02/06/1996		3	01/14/1995
	Transmission failed.
02/10/1997
	While driving the vehicle shifted into to the down gear, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. please provide details. *ak
11/23/1996			06/01/1995
	While the engine was running with the gear in the park position it shifted by itself into reverse and crashed into a wall. dealer is aware of problem. *ak
		3	09/01/1995
	When the brakes are applied to slow down the vehicle pulls to the left. ak consumer states that sometimes vehicle will pull slightly and sometimes it will pull so bad that the vehicle will turn a corner on its own, this has been an ongoing problem since two months after purchase. transmission has leaked three times. radio broke. power windows failed. fuel pump failed. knocking noise in engine. weather stripping falling off. slc

	Purchased truck new at 9,000 miles and replaced the transmission and the two back drums , there is a leak rear window of the truck, sometimes power window doesn't work . please describe .*ak
08/30/1995
	The vehicle was placed in the park poistion and the vehicle jumped out of park into reverse. *ak
02/21/1996
	Vehicle parked on 3 or 4 degree slope, vehicle popped out of gear and rolled back, hit a van 1st accident, hit vehicle 2nd accident. *ak
08/08/1995		7
	Transmission leak. *ak
05/01/1995		1
	Transmission gasket failure. *aw
03/22/1995		1
	Transmission shifts into low while going 0ver 50 mph. *ak
04/25/1995		5
	Transmission failed twice, causing vehicle to slip from drive gear into neutral.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
			06/01/1994
	After elec. ingnition harness replaced under recall vehicle has had numerous electrical related faliures. headlight switch melted in dash 2x's causing smoke and or fire condition. a/c failure, no power to compressor. bucking, missing, hesitation at idle and all speeds. buck, miss, hesistation can not be diagnoised by numerous dealers or private mechanics. have spent over 1700.00 replacing parts (pcm, egr selonoid, egr gasket, tps sensor, iat motor, o2 sensor, fuel pump, fuel regulator) to remedy problem. so far no help. any help would be greatly appreciated.
			04/01/1995
	Loss of traction on bumpy/wet surfaces.
01/15/1994		1
	Vehicle lost traction, slid of the road and rolled over. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
04/07/2003	86000
	The vehicle experienced the same defect with the transmission cooling lines as stated in recall 97 v 084 000. the vehicles vin was not included in the recall. *nlm
06/22/2002			04/08/1997
	While driving vehicle stalled out. transmission blewout which was caused by pressure clip on line blowing off, all the fuel ran out.*also, there were 5 recalls, dealer only fixed one, hood latch. ak
02/01/2001		1	01/01/1995
	While driving about 55 and when engine started smoking consumer drove off road. then, found out that transmission oil was all over engine. took vehicle to dealer for repairs on the plastic transmission lines. ak the transmission failed prmaturely, possibly due to the transmission oil leak. yh
03/31/2001		1
	Transmission colling line is leaking from heat exchange unit onto exhaust unit. dealership informed consumer vehicle was not a part of recall 97v084000 due to vin. ak the local transmission shop indicated that there were numerous diesel vehicles with this problem. yh
04/01/2001		1	04/01/1995
	Consumer was traveling in late evening and when turning on headlights, tailights and parking lights didn't come on. those lights came on after wiggling headlight switch. but, there was a burning smell coming from dashboard. connector to harness had melted. recall 97v084000/ transmission cooling lines on dodge, ram light duty trucks fits the same description as consumer's problem.ak slc
06/03/2000
	Recall 97v084ooo/transmission cooling lines. less then two years after recall repairs, problem was reoccurring. feel free to provide any further details. *ak
03/30/1995
	95v056ooo/hood assembly:latches; 97v084000/transmission cooling line; 97v199 000/fuel tank rollover valve, and 00v135000/ignition swtich wiring. consumer received recall notices since mar 1995, and still was unable to get dealer to honor the recalls because of no parts being available. dealer would call and tell consumer to bring vehicle in for a part that was available. however, when consumer arrived the part was already given to someone else. asking help from nhtsa in this matter. feel free to provide any further details. *ak
07/06/1998		2
	Plastic clip that holds transmission cooling line has worked its way loose, causing transmission fluid to spray onto turbo charger, almost resulting in a fire. chrysler denies that there is a problem, however, the dealership is replacing the lines for vehicles under warranty. vehicle has been repaired, but owner wants reimbursement. ak ml
04/17/2000
	Recall 97v084000/transmission cooling lines. dealer never performed recall repairs, but notified the manufacturer that recall repairs were performed. *ak
03/22/1998		0
	Transmission lines were spraying transmission fluid out, also, transmission was not shifting properly. *ak
05/05/1999
	Due to a design flaw transmission lines rub together and cause a hole in the lines, resulting a transmission leak which sprays fluid onto exhaust manifold. this could cause a fire. dealer replaced the lines, and installed a part to keep the lines separate. please provide further information. *ak
08/18/1997		1
	Transmission cooler line and connectors failed causing the vehicle to take a long time to engage into drive when cold.
09/01/1998
	When driving noticed transmission fuel coming from under the vehicle and the clip broke, causing more fuel to leak from the vehicle. there is a strong smell, and the consumer is concerned about a fire. ak ml
08/18/1997
	Received recall notice (#97v084000) transmission cooling system. vehicle in accident. original owner refused to repair. insurance company totaled it. was repairable. brought/repaired & sold by body shop. 2nd owner received notice & took to dealership. mechanic called zone representative who refused to have vehicle repaired due to no warranty & salvaged vehicle. manufacturer agreed w/zone representative. *ak

	The transmission cooling lines bushing heats up, causing the fluid to leak out. the dealer has been notified. *ak
11/11/1997
	Received recall notice (#97v084000) over 2 1/2 months ago. contacted dealer & was informed had no parts & would order them. dealer did not know when parts would be available. *ak
		1
	This consumer feels that the repairs were not done properly because only one quick connect fitting was replaced when both connectors should have been replaced. ak consumer states both are one inch apart with the same hazard potential, recall 97v084. slc

	Transmission cooling line: received recall letter july 18, called to make an appointment, and was told to bring vehicle in on november 18th. thinks this is too long to wait for recall work which can cause fire. *ak

	Transmission cooling line: received recall letter on july 18th, called to make an appointment, and was told to bring vehicle in on november 18th. thinks it is too long to wait. *ak
09/03/1995
	Front of car caught on fire. the fire department determined that the fire started on the transmission line. transmission was determined to be faulty prior to the fire. manufacturer contacted. *ak.
06/20/1996		1	05/01/1995
	Vehicle caught fire due to leak in transmission cooler line.
09/09/1996		0
	Got into vehicle and started it up, was moving out of yard, co-worker noticed flames under vehicle, told the driver who got out and saw it; tried putting flames but to no avail; transmission fluid was leaking; front area only was engulfed in flames.*ak
04/09/1996		9
	Transmission leaked fluid onto the hot exhaust, causing ignition/fire. *sd

	The transmission line had to be replaced its diesel the front disc brake wears out consumer thinks have a brake caliper problem . tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
01/01/1998		1	11/01/1997
	Transfer case failed, causing leakage.
		1	10/01/1998
	Transfer case failed.
04/11/1996
	Pulled over, shifted into park. vehicle slipped from park to reverse. *ak
10/25/1995
	The vehicle when placed in park still continues to roll. please describe. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
08/29/1996		2	09/01/1994
	Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance, also passenger's seat belt did not retract/differential slipped and also replaced torque converter. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
07/28/2000		1	11/01/1995
	I was driving along at 40 mph and rear end lock up broke driveshaft from rear end mileage at time of failure was 146,000 miles. *ak
10/20/1995		1
	Front axle leak. *ak
04/14/1995		1
	Alignment problem in the rear axle, truck pulls very hard to right while driving, in for repair found a brake problem no means of repair at present. tt
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
		1
	The rear axle oil seals leak fluid onto brakes.
04/16/1997		2	05/23/1995
	Rear axle seal leaks, causing brakes to fail. *ak
10/08/1996		1
	Axle seal leak.
09/27/1994		7
	Transmission seal failed, causing leak. *dh
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
06/08/2000	132650	6	06/06/2000
	The problems are as followed: the brake light comes on when the clutch is engaged, hard to start, the bracket under dash was fractured-if this breaks, the clutch and brakes could loose control, fatigue and stress crack are visible, firewall flexes when using the clutch/lacks support, and poor quality of support bracket. scc
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
05/16/1995
	Rear suspension failure, driveline vibrates excessively while accelerating. tt
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
02/16/2002		1	07/01/1995
	The name on this report is sheldon d moen not steven sorry i didn't want to erase everything by going back. rearend pinion pin broke into 3 pieces and axle was on the way out as i stopped.very dangerous i could of been killed if i was on the freeway doing 70-80 mph and the axels fell out .i think the pinion pin is faulty or some other components are at fault.this truck has never been abused and only 52000 original miles and owner.no warranty on it. do you know if there are any recalls on this vehicle 4x4 ram 1500 with 3:55 ratio chrysler 9.25 rearend.there should be if there isn't! also most junk yards don't have one and if they do its usually shot when you pull the cover off the unit to inspect it.and they want 700.00 -900.00 for it used. i think that chrysler should pay for replacing this bad poor dangerous faulty part with a new one.or rebuilt with non chrysler components? vin # 1b7hf16z0ss116450*ak
10/28/2001		1	01/01/2001
	Driving along when started hearing noise from differential. checked fluid, it was fill. went another two miles and pinion nut fell off of pinion gear allowing pinion gear to go inside of differential, causing rear to lock up,breaking teeth on ring gear. also heard of same thing happening to 6 other dodge pick up trugks.*ak
		1
	Differential failure.
		1
	Differential locked up in posi-traction causing vehicle to slide on wet pavement.
		1
	Rear differential problem.
08/29/1996		2	09/01/1994
	Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance, also passenger's seat belt did not retract/differential slipped and also replaced torque converter. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
		1
	Vehicle experienced a driveshaft separation due to a crack in the transmission output shaft yoke, extensive transmission damage was done to the rear section of the transmission case, also the u-joint caps were expelled from the yoke, the vehicle skidded due to the crack. *slc
10/09/2000
	While driving about 40 mph vehicle began to rattle, when slowing down to make a right turn, driveshaft broke in half. vehicle was towed a bodyshop for repairs. dealership has agreed to pay for half of the repair cost. please provide any further information.*ak
		1
	Propeller shaft problem.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
		1	09/01/1994
	U-joint failed.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02/25/2002
	The 5 speed transmission failed. had to replace it with a six speed transmission. dealer contacted. *ak
		1
	Transmission fluid line connector failed.

	Transmission when cold, takes a long time to enguage into drive, need transmission cooler line and connecters.
		1
	Transmission problem.
10/09/1995		1	07/06/1995
	Transmission burnt.
02/16/1996		6
	Repeated transmission failures resulting in power loss/deceleration, particularly when towing a load.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
07/25/1995		3	07/06/1995
	Transmission malfunctioned, downshifted violently from drive to second gear when going up a steep grade.