Recalls for 1994 Dodge Ram 1500

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2006-03-17
Description
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.

Corrective Action
K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions.  The recall began on april 20, 2006.  

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.