2003 DODGE RAM 3500 RECALL - #03V033000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/5/2002 - 12/24/2002 |
| Recalled on |
2/12/2003 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/10/2003 |
| # Affected |
19,500 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE IN THE CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. 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 |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C02. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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