NHTSA recall 03V033000
Vehicle Speed Control · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
February 5, 2003report date
19,500units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.
Why it matters: This can result in unintended acceleration and a reduction in braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. Owner notification began on March 10, 2003.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Dodge Ram, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V033000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.