Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V033000 Reported February 5, 2003

Daimlerchrysler/idle speed

Q: What is recall 03V033000?

NHTSA recall 03V033000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 5, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/idle speed. The recall affects approximately 19,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 19,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V033000

Manufacturer Campaign

C02

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

19,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 5, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.

Safety Consequence

This can result in unintended acceleration and a reduction in braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. owner notification began on march 10, 2003. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 03V033000 or campaign C02.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V033000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V033000?

NHTSA recall 03V033000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 5, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/idle speed. The recall affects approximately 19,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V033000 or the manufacturer campaign number C02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.