DODGE RAM 1500 2006: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V461000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-11-07 | 2005-10-06 | 2005-10-06 |
Production Dates: 2005-02-09 - 2005-09-07
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: E18
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 136
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. E18.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; 'TTY:1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
