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Network/ Canada/ Dodge/ 1998187

Dodge · Canada · High

Dodge RAM: Engine

Affects Dodge RAM · 1998 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor can result in an intermittent high idle condition with speeds higher than expected by the operator. This could result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: The engine controller software will be changed to correct for erroneous speed sensor signals.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational