NHTSA Recall 01V037000: Vehicle speed control
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 157,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1996 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V037000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 970 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | February 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | August 3, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
Safety risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. 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 contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V037000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.