NHTSA Recall 03V033000: Vehicle speed control
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,500 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V033000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C02 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | February 5, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.
Safety risk
This can result in unintended acceleration and a reduction in braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V033000
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.