NHTSA Campaign #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

AUGUST 28
2007

175 vehicles recalled

2006 DODGE RAM -- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E066000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07E009000 SUSPENSION

FEBRUARY 01
2007

3,350 vehicles recalled

2006 DODGE RAM 3500 -- Certain lki enterprises, Inc., brand name superlift suspension, pitman arms sold as replacement equipment for 2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4X4 light trucks. Due to inadequate heat treatment during production, the affected pitman arms may develop cracks in the upper splined attachment attachment to the steering output shaft. Movement between the pitman arm and the output shaft may deform splines, resulting in premature wear and fatigue failure of the affected pitman arm.

Pitman arm wear or failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Lki will notify owners and replace the pitman arm, if necessary. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact lki at 1-800-551-4955. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E009000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V380000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

OCTOBER 10
2006

309 vehicles recalled

2006 DODGE RAM 3500 -- Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 111, "Rear View Mirrors". the right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are.

Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning.

Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V380000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E023000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MARCH 13
2006

292,000 vehicles recalled

2006 DODGE RAM -- Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment.¿

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V073000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MARCH 09
2006

279 vehicles recalled

2006 DODGE RAM 3500 -- Certain trucks equipped with dual rear wheels fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, ¿lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.¿ the trucks may have been inadvertently manufactured without the roof mounted cab clearance lamps.

Without these lamps, other vehicle operators may not detect the increased width of the vehicle which could cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will install cab clearance lights free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V073000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V038000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FEBRUARY 09
2006

39,274 vehicles recalled

2006 DODGE RAM 3500 -- 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.

This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V038000 »