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1998 DODGE RAM Recall - Campaign #02V161000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 DODGE RAM RECALL - #02V161000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.

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Vehicle 1998 DODGE RAM
Manufacturer DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/1/1996 - 12/31/1997
Recalled on 6/26/2002
Influenced by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 7/29/2002
# Affected 97,500
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 
Description ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequences THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, ROTOR

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for STRUCTURE

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for AIR BAGS

1998 DODGE RAM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Technical Service Bulletins Jan 26, 2006 - 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CAT

Dec 18, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 18-030-03A DATED 10/17/03. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 RAM TRUCK. *TT

Oct 23, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERIC CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT

Feb 21, 2003 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE KNOCK OR RATTLE SOUND WHEN CLIMBING A LONG GRADE AND TOWING A HEAVY TRAILER. *TT

Oct 30, 2002 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON TAMPERING WITH VP44 FUEL PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

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