Recall 02V161000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1997-1998 DODGE RAM
RECALL This recall affects up to 97,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V161000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 97,500 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
Safety Consequence
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.
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