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Vehicle speed controlRecall 01V-037 · 1994–1996 Dodge RAM

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 01V-037 covers 157,000 1994–1996 Dodge RAM for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected157,0001 model
ReportedFeb 12, 2001Owners notified Aug 3, 2001
Complaints since36Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

The risk

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1994, 1995, 1996

Built from July 1, 1993 to July 31, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROLPE00048 · closed Mar 7, 2001
    NHTSA