2006 Dodge RAM 1500 recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on October 6, 2005. It covers about 136 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 136
- reported
- Oct 6, 2005
- owners notified
- Nov 7, 2005
- related complaints
- 100
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V461000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge RAM 1500 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 100 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 05V461000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 transfer case (4-wheel drive)?
Yes. Recall 05V461000, reported on October 6, 2005, covers about 136 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V461000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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