10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Jul 132002

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • miles
Throttle cable hung up at 70 mph and could have caused accident!

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #7

Feb 082000

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Throttle cable on vehicle had frayed with one or two strands of wire holding throttle. Contacted dealer recall 01V037 was issued regarding this problem, however consumers vehicle is not included due to the plant where vehicle was manufactured, dealer replaced cable and lever at consumers cost.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #6

Jun 132001

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Contacted Chrysler@1 800 424 9393 and advised them there was manufacturer's 970 for this throttle cable. They advised me there was no recall on this cable, and referred me to the warranty dept at which they advised me that it was out of warranty.please help thanks.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #5

Oct 061998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Accelerator cable broke under normal use.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #4

Oct 061998

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Accelerator cable broke under normal use.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #3

Apr 152000

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stepped on throttle and it became stuck, consumer had to shut off ignition in order to stop car. The strands on cable became unraveled at cable housing, causing throttle to stick wide open. Throttle cable and linkage were replaced by Dodge dealer at my expense. New cable and linkage are of a different/improved design.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 061999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Throttle cable was frayed to the point that only one strand was remaining. Nlm

- Lodi, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 261998

Ram 2500

  • miles
When vehicle was put in drive it suddenly accelerated, causing a collision, resulting in minor injuries to driver. Dealer has not been notified.

- Acworth, GA, USA