NHTSA Recall 98V209000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V209000; Date: Sep. 8, 1998
This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge RAM
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 30,747
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-992-1997. 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: Sep 28, 1998
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