1997 DODGE RAM Recalls — Canada & USA

Recalls 1 and 3 describe the same underlying exhaust pipe/silencer pad fire defect. I'll treat those as one issue. The 1997 Dodge Ram has 4 recalls, with two fire and loss-of-control risks topping the list: an exhaust pipe that runs too close to the dash panel insulation pad and can cause it to smolder and catch fire, and a throttle linkage that can corrode and stick, leaving the driver unable to control engine speed. Both the fire risk and the stuck throttle affect diesel-equipped models. The exhaust pipe concern involves heat radiating from the pipe into nearby materials inside the cab, where smoldering can spread to adjacent components. The throttle issue involves corroded linkage joints that bind and prevent the driver from reducing power normally. There is also a compliance recall related to the powertrain control module being calibrated in a way that raises carbon monoxide output in exhaust emissions beyond the permitted level.