1994-1996 Dodge Ram recall: vehicle speed control
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 12, 2001. It covers about 157,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 157,000
- reported
- Feb 12, 2001
- owners notified
- Aug 3, 2001
- related complaints
- 106
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 01V037000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 106 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 01V037000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1996 Dodge Ram vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 01V037000, reported on February 12, 2001, covers about 157,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V037000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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