Speed Control Cable problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal remained depressed even after contact removed their foot. The contact had to open the hood and physically engage the throttle cable in order for the pedal to return to normal position. The contact noticed that the throttle cable was frayed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 142,000.