2003 Dodge Ram, Dodge RAM 2500 and others recall: vehicle speed control
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 5, 2003. It covers about 19,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,500
- reported
- Feb 5, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 10, 2003
- related complaints
- 21
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.
- Risk
- This can result in unintended acceleration and a reduction in braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. Owner notification began on march 10, 2003. 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 03V033000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 2003 2003
- Dodge RAM 2500 2003 2003
- Dodge RAM 3500 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 03V033000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Ram, Dodge RAM 2500 and others vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 03V033000, reported on February 5, 2003, covers about 19,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V033000?
Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. Owner notification began on march 10, 2003. 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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