| Recall Date: |
SEP 14, 2006 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Model Affected: |
RAM 1500 |
| Units Affected: |
159741
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 14, 2006
Model Affected:
2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Summary:
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, ¿OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.¿ THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TIGHTEN SECURELY ON CERTAIN MODEL CHILD SEATS.
Consequence:
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Units Affected:
159741
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F41
| Recall Date: |
SEP 14, 2006 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected: |
RAM 1500 |
| Units Affected: |
144750
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 14, 2006
Model Affected:
2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN CERTAIN MODEL REAR FACING CHILD SEATS ARE INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
Consequence:
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CUSHION AND REPROGRAM THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Units Affected:
144750
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F40
| Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 2005 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Model Affected: |
RAM 1500 |
| Units Affected: |
136
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 06, 2005
Model Affected:
2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT TRANSFER CASE CALIBRATION SET POINTS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INADVERTENT TRANSFER CASE DEFAULT TO NEUTRAL.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Units Affected:
136
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION E18
| Recall Date: |
FEB 12, 2007 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Model Affected: |
RAM 1500 |
| Units Affected: |
86333
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 12, 2007
Model Affected:
2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF GREASE DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BEARING DEGRADATION, AND IF SUBSEQUENT NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE IGNORED, COULD RESULT IN HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB AND BEARING UNITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Units Affected:
86333
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION G02
| Recall Date: |
FEB 09, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Model Affected: |
RAM 1500 |
| Units Affected: |
39274
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 09, 2006
Model Affected:
2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP PREMATURELY DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Units Affected:
39274
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F05