I just read about a recall. Although the manufacturing time line of the part does not really line up, there MIGHT be a possibility...
Problem
Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509,
57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a
small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance
parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were
manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these
assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge
pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall
could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the
throttle to become jammed in the open position.
Consequence
A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the
vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances
when braking.
Resolution
K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006.
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Notes
This recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits
and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge
vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the
national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline
at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign Number
06E024000
My sons 2500 dodge ram throtle stuck wide open, excellerated to a hihg speed and caused him to roll his truck over becouse he could not stop the vehicle . has anyone else had this happen?
Yes, and I almost died. Chrysler has refused to take this seriously and conduct an investigation no matter how hard I tried to convince them. You can read more here and also see pictures:http://imimpulsive.blogspot.com/2010/01/...
my 2010 Doge Ram 6.7 L diesel just about killed my son and i passing a semi on snowy pass twice then twice in town . stood on breaks then finally put in in neutral it went to over speed then shut down. my 16 yr old was driving 10 min before it happened!
we too were almost killed. and scared three other times before i could get it to a dealer. 2010 ram 6.7L
P.S. dealer service in bend or, said never heard of this kind of problem before ! well i doubt thats true! someone will be killed over that mechanical problem, but probably not the 3500 ram driver. just the family in the car it runs over! this need 's to be fixed before i will let anyone drive it!
I have a 2008 dodge ram 1500 auto trans. and the sticking throttle has happened three times . It will happen every time you step on the throttle for fast acceloration, You must shut the engine OFF and quick;y try and avoid an accident and pull off the road , Wait a few minutes ( maybe five ) and the throttle will unstick . This problem if potentially LIFE THREATENING ! There are so many of this complaint I can not understand why Chrysler doesn't address it .
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My 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L has started sticking. two times in the last week. I've pulled over and thrown it in park or neutral and turned it off. Once stopped I turn it back on, rev it to try to get the cable unstuck and either turn it off before it redlines or it unsticks.
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2007 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 litre with 3000 miles. I also had an issue with the throttle sticking wide open when passing on the highway. I had to turn the key off and back on to shut it down at about 85 mph. It then returned to normal. A very dangerous situation. I understand that there is no mechanical linkage - a fly by wire more or less. Just happened, so I haven't been back to the dealer yet.
Thanks for your response. My Ram 2500 5.7 is completely stock and new with only 3400 miles on it. I haven't been able to find any other information on the web regarding a sticking problem like this. I'm sure the dealer will give me the brush off unless he can replicate the event. I'm waiting for the weather to get a little better before I take any chances trying to make it happen again.
MY 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 THUNDER ROAD HAS HAD AN ACCELERATOR STICKING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN ACCELORATED TO NEAR THE FLOOR...& THAT IS WHEN PASSING OR PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. IT HAS CAUSED ME TO CROSS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION. WITH MY FAMILY IN THE TRUCK, THAT'S QUITE A SCARE. CHRYSLER WANTS TO AVOID THE TRUTH WHICH I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. THEY ACT LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS...SO HERE I GO!
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