DODGE RAM 1997: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V161000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-07-29 | 2002-06-14 | 2002-06-26 |
Production Dates: 1996-07-01 - 1997-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: B15
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROD ENDS AND BALL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. 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, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
