Recall 02V-161
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 to 1998 Dodge Ram: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-161
- Reported
- June 14, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 97,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
The risk
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1997 to 1998