DODGE RAM 1995: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V037000

Make Model Year
DODGE RAM 1995
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

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL "FRAY" OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Consequence

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.