1995 Dodge Ram acceleration problems

Filed Oct 26, 2022 · Acceleration · VA

The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts to perform the recall repair had been discontinued. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 300,000 miles · AR

The dealership was unable to perform the ignition switch wiring recall #00v135000, and the throttle cable recall# 01v037000 because the parts were not available. It has been 60 days. *nm recall campaign; the consumer stated that it has now been 3 months and the parts are still not available. *tc the consumer has since found a part on his own.

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · MO

Throttle control cable was repaired under campaign id 01v037000. Less than 500 miles later, throttle cable failed while driving. Vehicle checked by another dealer, who advised consumer that recall repairs did not properly repair the first time. Dealer advised consumer that first dealer did not add all necessary components.*ak consumer states hood latch and ignition switch repaired under recall campaign (01v‑040 and 00v‑135) but failed again.

Filed Mar 29, 2002 · Acceleration · NM

The federal safety agency recall 01-v-037-000/ manufacturer's recall 970 consumer's contacted dealer the second time regarding recall repairs, and dealer had to order the part. Part ordered first time was used for another vehicle. Dealer has yet to contact consumer about reordering part.

Filed Feb 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

While traveling on highway speed control will surge, and ignition switch will short out. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Acceleration · OR

I went to pass another vehicle and depressed the accelerator to the floor and as I completed passing the accelerator stuck in the wide open throttle position. Since I was accelerating wide open throttle with no control I decided to turn the ignition off but in the process lost power steering and brakes. At this time the vehice I passed nearly rear ended me. I was finally able to pull off the road. I opened the hood and was able to free the cable mechanism back to idle position. Something in this cable mechanism is sticking/binding and the return spring isn't string enough to pop it back. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Apparently the diesel version has been recalled but the v-10 has not. It appears the v-10 also suffers from this stuck accelerator problem.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Acceleration · WA

The federal safety agency recall 01v037000/ manufacturer's recall 970: consumer received recall, and called dealer for an appointment on aug 28, 2001. Dealer stated parts had not come in yet, and should be arriving in about a week. Consumer stated it has been a month and no parts have yet arrived.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

Consumer was traveling about 5mph and throttle got stuck. Dealership was made aware of the problem.*ak consumer received a recall notification in the mail #970 for the throttle cable and throttle linkage componets to be replaced, however after becoming stranded and then having vehicle towed it was determined by a mechanic that none of the throttle linkages components were replaced and mechanic informed consumer that the parts were on back order and the the previous dealer that performed the work must have used a defective part and consumer realized that the repair only took an hour.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Acceleration · CO

Consumer's vehicle was not covered under recall 01v037ooo due to VIN. Dealer denied repairs due to lack of parts. Dealer advised that parts were 8,000 in back order.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · OK

1. Rough idle and slight loss of power I've replaced plugs,wires,rotor, distributor cap,cleaned injectors,but nothing seems to help 2. The cable wire on the throttle body is frayed2.