NHTSA Recall 02V161000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V161000; Date: Jun. 14, 2002
This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Dodge RAM; 1998 Dodge RAM
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 97,500
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
How to 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 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can 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: Jul 29, 2002
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