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NHTSA Recall 04V020000: Cables (vehicle speed control)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21,053 vehicles. It affects 2004 Dodge Durango.

21,053
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (January 19)
NHTSA campaign04V020000
Manufacturer campaignD02
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CABLES
Report receivedJanuary 14, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 19, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l and 4.7l engines, the throttle control cable may ingest water and freeze during extended cold temperature.

Safety risk

This could cause the throttle to stick in the open position and result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the throttle control cable. Owner notification began on january 19, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. D02.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 04V020000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Durango2004

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.