Recall 01V-037
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1994 to 1996 Dodge Ram: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-037
- Reported
- February 12, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 157,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
The risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1994 to 1996