1997-1998 Dodge Ram recall: vehicle speed control
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on June 14, 2002. It covers about 97,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 97,500
- reported
- Jun 14, 2002
- owners notified
- Jul 29, 2002
- related complaints
- 48
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
- Risk
- This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V161000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 02V161000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Dodge Ram vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 02V161000, reported on June 14, 2002, covers about 97,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V161000?
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.
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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