NHTSA Recall 01V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V037000; Date: Feb. 12, 2001
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Dodge RAM; 1995 Dodge RAM; 1996 Dodge RAM
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 157,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
How to 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 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 2001
Also see: