Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 . The contact stated while driving down a hill at approximately 40 mph, the transmission erroneously shifted into low range. The failure caused the vehicle to suddenly decelerate and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the gear shifter was faulty. The gear shift was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 17,000.