DODGE RAM 3500 2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-03-10 | 2003-02-05 | 2003-02-12 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-05 - 2002-12-24
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C02
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE.
THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE IN THE CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. 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.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C02. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
