NHTSA recall 04V-020 (04V020000)

vehicle speed control recall reported January 14, 2004 - about 21,053 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V020000
Also written as: 04V-020
Manufacturer number: D02
Reported: January 14, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~21,053
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE MAY INGEST WATER AND FREEZE DURING EXTENDED COLD TEMPERATURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-020 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Durango - 2004

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