Recall 01V037000: Throttle Cable Defect

Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.

A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. DaimlerChrysler has not yet provided NHTSA with an owner notification schedule. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).