Dodge Ram 1500 Recalls
Recall ID # 06V353000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Date: SEP 14, 2006
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Model Affected: RAM 1500
Units Affected: 144750 Recall Details
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 ID # 05V461000 - POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Recall Date: OCT 06, 2005
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Model Affected: RAM 1500
Units Affected: 136 Recall Details
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 ID # 06V354000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Date: SEP 14, 2006
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Model Affected: RAM 1500
Units Affected: 159741 Recall Details
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 ID # 07V038000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Recall Date: FEB 12, 2007
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Model Affected: RAM 1500
Units Affected: 86333 Recall Details
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 ID # 06V038000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Date: FEB 09, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Model Affected: RAM 1500
Units Affected: 39274 Recall Details
Some issues that you may want to look into. Mine was just covered under warenty for the hubs and bearing as well as bad tie rods.
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