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Defect Investigation of Loss Of Throttle Control

Subject:	Loss of throttle control
Components covered:	Vehicle speed control linkages
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Dec. 11, 2000. It was closed on Mar. 7, 2001. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall. Alleged that the throttle cable can fray or sever during normal use resulting in the throttle not returning to idle or an inability to accelerate.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1994 Dodge Ram 2500 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 1996 Dodge Ram 3500