[FONT="]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT="]68621[/FONT]
[FONT="] Make: DODGE
Model: RAM 3500
Model Year: 2003
MFG Campaign #: C02
Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL[/FONT]
[FONT="]Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report[/FONT][FONT="]: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Begin Date of MFG: 8/5/2002
End Date of MFG: 12/24/2002
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V
Number of units affected: 19,500
Date owner notified by MFG: 3/10/2003
Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Defect Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Consequence Summary:[/FONT][FONT="] THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Corrective Summary:[/FONT][FONT="] 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. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Recall Notes: [/FONT][FONT="]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).[/FONT]
[FONT="] Make: DODGE
Model: RAM 3500
Model Year: 2003
MFG Campaign #: C02
Description: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL[/FONT]
[FONT="]Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report[/FONT][FONT="]: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Begin Date of MFG: 8/5/2002
End Date of MFG: 12/24/2002
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V
Number of units affected: 19,500
Date owner notified by MFG: 3/10/2003
Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Defect Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Consequence Summary:[/FONT][FONT="] THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Corrective Summary:[/FONT][FONT="] 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. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Recall Notes: [/FONT][FONT="]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).[/FONT]
