DODGE RAM 1994: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-08-03 | 2001-02-12 | 2001-02-13 |
Production Dates: 1993-07-01 - 1996-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 970
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 157000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL "FRAY" OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND UPPER BELL CRANK LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2001. 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
