2006 Dodge Ram 1500

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Recalls

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Recalls

2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V354000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 14, 2006

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 159741
Model Affected
2006 DODGE RAM 1500

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
159741

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F41
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V038000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 12, 2007

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 86333
Model Affected
2006 DODGE RAM 1500

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF GREASE DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
86333

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION G02
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V038000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 09, 2006

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 39274
Model Affected
2006 DODGE RAM 1500

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
39274

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F05
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V353000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 14, 2006

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 144750
Model Affected
2006 DODGE RAM 1500

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
144750

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION F40
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V461000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 06, 2005

Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 136
Model Affected
2006 DODGE RAM 1500

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
136

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION E18
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