NHTSA recall 01V037000
Vehicle speed control
Dodge RAM
Reported Feb 12, 2001157,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 970Built Jul 1, 1993 – Jul 31, 1996
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.