DODGE RAM 1500 2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V795000

Make Model Year
DODGE RAM 1500 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-27 2014-12-16 2014-12-16

Production Dates: 2005-07-01 - 2006-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P80

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 54164

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Consequence

Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.