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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 02:58 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 02V161000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / RAM     1997-1998 Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: JUN 06, 2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V161000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 97500 Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK. Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROD ENDS AND BALL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. 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: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.