RAM 3500: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	03V033000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	DODGE
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	RAM 3500
Model Year:	2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	C02
Manufacturer Component Description:	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturered:	20020805 - 20021224
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	19500
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20030310
Recall Initiated By:	20030310
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Report Received Date:	20030205
Record Creation Date:	20030212
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Defect Summary:	CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	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.

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