Recall 98V-209
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Ram: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-209
- Reported
- September 8, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 30,747 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
The risk
This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 28, 1998. 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1998