Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Pickup Trucks Equipped With Diesel Engines. The Throttle Cable Could Unravel (Fray) Or Break Resulting In Loss Of Throttle Control.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
RAM
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
01V037000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
A Throttle That Does Not Return To Idle Could Result In Unexpected Acceleration, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19930701
End Of Manufacture
19960731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
157000
Date Owners Notified
20010803
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20010212
Make Campaign Number
970