1998 Dodge Ram recall: diesel
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on September 8, 1998. It covers about 30,747 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30,747
- reported
- Sep 8, 1998
- owners notified
- Sep 28, 1998
- related complaints
- 38
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
- Risk
- This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Recall number 98V209000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 98V209000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Ram diesel?
Yes. Recall 98V209000, reported on September 8, 1998, covers about 30,747 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V209000?
Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
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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