Recall 02V161000: 1997–1998 Dodge RAM

Report received

Jun 14, 2002

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

97,500vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.

Possible consequence

This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Dodge RAM398 complaints
• 1998 Dodge RAM483 complaints