NHTSA recall 02V161000
Vehicle Speed Control · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
June 14, 2002report date
97,500units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
Why it matters: This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. Owner notification began July 29, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Dodge Ram, 1998 Dodge Ram.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V161000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.