RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # C02
Date: 030301
Recall - Reprogram Diesel Engine Control Module
March 2003
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall No. C02
Reprogram Diesel Engine Control Module
2003 (DR) Dodge 2500 and 3500 Pick Up Truck
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above trucks equipped with a 5.9L turbo diesel engine (sales code ETC or ETH), a manual transmission and speed
control (sales code NHM) built at the St. Louis Assembly Plant ("J" in the 11th VIN Position) through December 24, 2002 (MDH 1224XX) or the
Saltillo Assembly Plant ("G" in the 11th VIN Position) through December 29, 2002 (MDH 1229XX).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to stop sale and complete this recall service on these
vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on
vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Engine Control Module (ECM) on about 19,900 of the above trucks may cause an increased engine idle speed after extended speed control usage.
This could increase the truck's stopping distance and cause an accident without warning.
Repair
The ECM must be reprogrammed (flashed).
CAUTION:
Failure to follow the service procedure may result in a no-start condition on vehicles equipped with a Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM).
Parts Information
Since the required labels are likely already in dealer inventory, no labels will be distributed initially. Additional Labels may be ordered as necessary to
support scheduled repairs.
Each vehicle requires application of the labels shown.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles which have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
