Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE00048 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/11/2000 | 03/07/2001 | LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL | 01V037000 | |
| Alleged that the throttle cable can fray or sever during normal use resulting in the throttle not returning to idle or an inability to accelerate. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/12/2012 | 275000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he noticed that the accelerator pedal was sticking to the floor. the contact kicked the pedal and it released. the contact then shifted into neutral and shut the vehicle off. the contact looked under the hood and noticed that the throttle cable was stuck. the contact then pulled the cable back from being idled and drove home. the dealer was notified and stated that they need to inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. the repairs would take a week because the parts were on back order. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 275,000. sm. | |||
| 07/12/2012 | 275000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while driving 35 mph he notice the throttle was sticking to the floor after kicking it a little to release it he put the gear in neutral and turned the vehicle off. he checked under the hood and notice the throttle cable was stuck, he then pull the cable back from idle and drove home. the dealer was notified who stated they need to inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever at a cost of $165 to the contact. the repairs would take a week due to the parts are on back order. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 275,000. mw | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states recall item throttle control cable broke. there is a recall (01v037000) possibly relating to the throttle cable which was not performed because the parts to perform the recall were not available. as a result, consumer was able to get an approved part and received repairs through another dodge dealership. however, when consumer requested reimbursement, manufacturer declined claim stating that replacement part was not an approved part. *tt | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The throttle cable failed prior to recall 01v-037, and throttle rod was worn.*jb | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| The listed item failed and caused the throttle to stick,i contacted the factory, the dealer and nhtsa and was told my vehicle was not included in the recall that affected this part:campaign number: o1v037000.this is a 1995 diesel pickup and is the exact same defect as described in this campaign number and caused me to spend over $350 to repair at the dealer not to mention the safety factor involved when my throttle stuck open at speed. *ak | |||
| 02/19/2001 | |||
| A plastic component that is found in the throttle control fell out of its plastic sleeve, causing a loss of steering control while traveling in stop and go traffic while pulling a 29' trailer. dealership replaced plastic component and sleeve with newer generation components. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 01/20/1999 | 4 | ||
| While driving to a stop sign vehicle suddenly accelerated, and the gas pedal was stuck the the floor. consumer couldn't stop vehicle, crashing into a tree. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1998 | |||
| The linkage of the throttle fell off. consumer was driving out of a parking lot when the throttle fell off and consumer lost all power. took vehicle to dealership and had the throttle linkage replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving the cruise control will stay on and when driver attempts to press on the gas pedal vehicle will not stop. this is while the cruise control is on. *ak. consumer states the cruise control somehow activates on its own and when attempting to slow down by letting off the accelerator it will not, due to cruise control setting on its own. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 03/07/2001 | |||
| When accelerating gas pedal becomes stuck, and vehicle over speeds, it destroys engine.*ak | |||
| 12/05/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Attn frank borris. upon pushing throttle to wot the cable stuck. i noticed the pedal wouldn't return at about 35 mph. i reached 80-90mph before hitting the brakes. at 40 mph i put the engine in neutral and turned the ignition off. i lost steering and my power brakes and went into a ditch. i suffered no injuries and my truck suffered no serious damage. i managed to free the cable and return to home with caution and low throttle. i replaced the cable (which dodge had in stock). when i took the old one out i noticed the cable frayed inside the sheath. i had noticed prior to this incident (thanks to the other members of the tdr) the cable started to fray near the ball cup at the end. i cut off a broken strand at the ball cup. i couldn't notice the broken strands in the sheath at that time. i'm sending the cable (via frank borris) for your further investigation. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving the cruise control will stay on and when driver attempts to press on the gas pedal vehicle will not stop. this is while the cruise control is on. *ak. consumer states the cruise control somehow activates on its own and when attempting to slow down by letting off the accelerator it will not, due to cruise control setting on its own. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 03/17/1997 | |||
| Throttle linkage that conncts the injection pump to the lever where throttle position sensor is situated wore out and fell off. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experiences high idle, unable to remedy. mjs | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 12/17/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Driving on the freeway i lost throttle control. the throttle linkage had fatigued and ruptured at a ball joint. there was an immediate reduction in speed, resulting in me having to coast to the shoulder. | |||