RECALL 96 RAMS

[Hyper]

Recall Alert: DODGE TRUCK RAM
Owner Notification Date: 3/27/2001
Number of Units Potentially Affected: 157,000
Component Description: FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V037000
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Description of Recall Campaign:
Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle
cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.

A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration,
increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever.
DaimlerChrysler has not yet provided NHTSA with an owner notification schedule.
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. Also contact the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT
(1-888-327-4236


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1993 Dodge Prostock Daytona 7:70@172, 1987 Grand National 11:77@115, 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually. Stock with a 5 speed, Home page http://www.home.earthlink.net/~whra3

 

['956Wheel]

This happened to mine... a '95. In rush hour traffic the throttle gets stuck! #ad
Ditched into a side street, new cable cost $63. 00+. This was after being at the dealer for a frame transplant, they are either stupid or they are blind! Ray Charles could have seen it!

A couple months ago there was a post concerning this and NHTSA wanted old throttle cables, can't seem to find it. I would like my $65. 00 bucks back!

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9535hundred

 

[illflem]

Mike, you will probably get your money back, I did on the hitch recall even though I replaced mine with a non-Dodge hitch before the recall. The wheels of government sure are slow, I first complained to the NHTSA about the cable in '97, there were many other complaints already logged there about it even then.

 

[sam peterson]

I love it--replaced mine about a month ago myself. I wonder if I can get reimbursed for the labor and the part?

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Sam here sam. There was some talk about reimbursement for us who already have done it.

I looked for my recipt till I was blue in the face. Can't find it #ad

 

[gitchesum]

Here's the wording from the NTHSA website. It states the year involved(of course we all know what years were involved #ad
) All I have is the receipt from the install of a new one for my 94.


NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V037000

Component: FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATI
Mfg. Campaign #: 970
Year: 1994
Make: DODGE TRUCK
Model: RAM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 157000
Manufactured From: JUL 1993 To: JUL 1996
Year of Recall: '01
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:

Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.

A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. DaimlerChrysler has not yet provided NHTSA with an owner notification schedule. 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. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).




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Curtis Harris
1997 3500 Club Cab
"CASPER"
Check out the Lone Star TDR

 

[danandamy]

I'm in the middle of fighting mine tonite! #ad
I dam sure plan on getting reimbursed. I'm also going to let the dealer fight the one on my other Ram. This replacement set up is RIDICULOUSE! Why didn't they put the same size of clip on the end so it could be a simple snap off, snap on replacemant? #ad
and #ad


Daniel

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95 2500 SLT Laramie 3. 54 automatic JVC cd out of factory infinity system, southwest grill gaurd (a favorite amongst the deer population), K&N chunked, AFC adjusted, "gutless" cat, Geno's dual EGT/boost gauge, TST #6 plate slid all the way forward, AFC housing slid all the way forward, silencer ring removed
Just aquired 95 2500 SLT Laramie 4x4 automatic, innocent, stock and anxiously awaiting being defiled by bombing... .
"Don't be scared V8's, it's only a 6 cylinder"

 

[sam peterson]

Hey Daniel--If they made it to easy nobody would take it back to the dealer. That good ole factory engineering.

 

[Big MAK]

This is specific to the 12V; the 24V is a TPS (electronic). Had the balljoint drop off my '95; zip tied it back together after it towed my 14000 lb trailer up a long grade AT IDLE. Cool.

Anyways, off to 12V engine/drivetrain...

 

[Extreme1]

Replaced mine last fall.

I would rather pay the cost of the cable and install it myself than let the yahoos at the local dealership touch it again. Took it in for 3 recalls, got it back with 7 things wrong.
Can someone please post the reimbursment procedure?

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'94 3500 4x4, 210,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro Gauges & Amsoil Air, Oil & Bypass Filters & Lubes, AWOL intake boot.
Punchlist: X-Mount Mirrors, 14 cm Turbo Housing & 215 Injectors.
NRA member.
Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

 

[DavidGardner]

Will the dealer replace the stock original throttle cable if after inspection it looks o. k. ? Mine has over 105,000 miles on it and visualy looks good. I bought a new one from Cummins N. w. and carry it behind the seat just in case.

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95 slt, reg cab, 2wd, auto, BD exhaust brake, primelok fuel filter relocator, K&N air filter, Cat sleeping in garage by fire, TST 230-605 fuel plate, Bill Kondolay modified trans, 100k plus miles still going strong "Who says six in a row don"t go?

 

[illflem]

David, I'm pretty sure they will, the part is known to be faulty. I would wait for notification to come, I'm sure we already know more about it than most dealers at this point.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[duke]

I called the dealer about the recall. He ran my vin and said my 95 with a frayed cable wasn't included in the recall. Called DC hot line - same thing.

The recall is based on your VIN#. Just because you have a 93 thru 96 with a bad cable doesn't mean DC will do anything.

I called the NHTSA hot line and filed a complaint. The man I talked to said that may or may not get me included. If you are not, call NHSTA and file a complaint.

Duke

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95 2500,std cab,4x4,auto by Dunrite,TST #4,AFC spring kit,Pier's gov spring kit, timing @ 15*, 215 injectors, Walker muff, 3. 54,Diprocol gauges in cupholder slot, K&N,Optima reds, Valentine One radar deflector,Diamond utility bed, Firestone air bags, custom 52 gal aux tank under bed.

 

[danandamy]

For those do it yourselfers who, like me replaced their cable already, here's the inside contact info for Dodge to try and get refunded.
Include your old cable if you still have it (easy for me as I just tackled the monster this past weekend).
Include copy of your invoice for the replacement cable.
I would also recomend including your VIN # and the recall number.
Oh, don't forget to send them your address and phone number.
Send all of this to:

Diamler Chrysler
P. O. Box 1040
St. Charles Mo. 63302
ATTN RECALL

I was told to do this and deal directly with DC for any refund requests as the dealer isn't going to be able to help you. Was also told they are fairly prompt with reply. I'm sending mine off this week and will let ya'll know how it goes.

Daniel

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95 2500 SLT Laramie 3. 54 automatic JVC cd out of factory infinity system, southwest grill gaurd (a favorite amongst the deer population), K&N chunked, AFC adjusted, "gutless" cat, Geno's dual EGT/boost gauge, TST #6 plate slid all the way forward, AFC housing slid all the way forward, silencer ring removed
Just aquired 95 2500 SLT Laramie 4x4 automatic, innocent, stock and anxiously awaiting being defiled by bombing... .
"Don't be scared V8's, it's only a 6 cylinder"

 

[Piersol]

I called Chrysler customer service yesterday and she had no idea what I was talking about. She said there was no recall on the cable. " If there ever is a recall you will get reimbursed since you already had it fixed" she said.