Recall 06V038000: 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 and 4 other models

Report received

Feb 9, 2006

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

39,274vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Dodge Dakota285 complaints
• 2006 Dodge RAM 1500792 complaints
• 2006 Dodge RAM 2500670 complaints
• 2006 Dodge RAM 3500258 complaints
• 2006 Mitsubishi Raider55 complaints