Recall 03V-033
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2003 Dodge Ram and 2 other models: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-033
- Reported
- February 5, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 19,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.
The risk
This can result in unintended acceleration and a reduction in braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. Owner notification began on march 10, 2003. 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
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C02. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 2003
- Dodge Ram 2500 2003
- Dodge Ram 3500 2003