The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
The risk
This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
The fix
Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-209 (98V209000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel |
| Report date | September 8, 1998 |
| Owners notified | September 28, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 30,747 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-209 repair free?
Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 30,747 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.