2006 DODGE RAM 3500 Recalls (11)
- Campaign:
- 06V038000 on 02/08/2006
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
- Manufactured:
- 09/11/2005 - 12/10/2005
- Affected:
- 39,274
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. f05.(mitsubishi recall no. sr-06-003).customers may also 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.
- Campaign:
- 06V073000 on 03/14/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 12/22/2005 - 02/14/2006
- Affected:
- 279
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Without these lamps, other vehicle operators may not detect the increased width of the vehicle which could cause a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. f12. customers may also 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.
- Campaign:
- 06V380000 on 10/04/2006
- Component:
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
- Manufactured:
- 12/22/2005 - 09/07/2006
- Affected:
- 309
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. f46.customers can also 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.
- Campaign:
- 07E009000 on 01/31/2007
- Component:
- Suspension
- Affected:
- 3,350
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Pitman arm wear or failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Lki recall no. 07-01pit.this recall only pertains to replacement lki, superlift suspension kits,and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge ram 4x4 light trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler.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.
- Campaign:
- 07E104000 on 12/10/2007
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Affected:
- 1,657
- Defect:
- Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
- Correction:
- Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. the recall began on january 15, 2008.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. 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.
- Campaign:
- 10E013000 on 05/02/2010
- Component:
- Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
- Affected:
- 1,500
- Defect:
- Fabtech is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts93001 and ft44039, installed for use on certain 2003 through 2008 dodge 2500 4wd, 3500 4wd, and 1500 4wd mega cab vehicles. the pitman arm can fracture and break away from the steering box causing total loss of steering control.
- Consequence:
- Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
- Correction:
- Fabtech will notify owners and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arm and replace if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact fabtech at 1-877-432-2832.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge 2500, 3500, and 1500 vehicles manufactured by chrysler group, llc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V350000 on 07/10/2011
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Affected:
- 242,780
- Defect:
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. this condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
- Consequence:
- This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Chrysler safety recall no. l16.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 13V528000 on 11/06/2013
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 02/11/2002 - 02/12/2008
- Affected:
- 706,664
- Defect:
- Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 dodge ram 3500 4x2 cab chassis and model year 2006-2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4 trucks manufactured february 12, 2002, through february 13, 2008. the left tie rod assembly may break.
- Consequence:
- A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in january 2014. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n62.
- Notes:
- This recall supersedes chrysler tie rod recall 11v350. vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 11v350 are also affected by this campaign. 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.
- Campaign:
- 14V795000 on 12/15/2014
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2005 - 07/30/2006
- Affected:
- 54,164
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V313000 on 05/26/2015
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2004 - 12/30/2009
- Affected:
- 4,077,169
- Defect:
- Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 dodge ram 2500, 2004-2008 dodge ram 1500 and durango, 2006-2009 dodge ram 3500, 2008-2010 dodge ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2005-2010 chrysler 300, 300c, 300s, and srt8, 2006-2010 dodge charger, 2005-2008 magnum, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Chrysler will notify the affected chrysler and dodge owners and mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began for chrylser on june 8, 2015. the recall for mitsubishi started on june 24, 2015. chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. chrysler's number for this recall is r25. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v817 in its entirety. vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V352000 on 05/23/2016
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2004 - 09/30/2009
- Affected:
- 4,648,270
- Defect:
- Chrysler (fca us llc) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. louis north assembly plant. with this change, chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2009 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2009 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2009 jeep wrangler, 2008-2009 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2009 chrysler 300, 2006-2009 dodge charger, 2005-2009 dodge dakota and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in az, ar, de, washington d.c., il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 ram 2500, 2006-2008 ram 3500, 2007-2008 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2008 dodge durango, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, 2008 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2008 chrysler 300, 2006-2008 dodge charger, 2005-2008 dodge dakota, and 2006-2008 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mt, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi, and wy.
- Consequence:
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners. mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on march 27, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s43. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-7700.
- 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.
2006 DODGE RAM 3500 TSBs (23)
- Bulletin:
- 16
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction notification e16 - transmission cooler return filter. delayed engagement when the shifter is placed into gear after the engine has been off for more than 12 hours. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2402104
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Mega cab - lack of air flow from rear seat heat duct. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 41
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- 2006 ram truck crossmember modification. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 2100606
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission jumps out of reverse. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Reprogram wireless control module. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 19
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Roll-over valve may allow water to enter into the fuel tank. customer satisfaction notification f19. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1400706
- Component:
- 080000 fuel system, diesel
- Summary:
- Fuel and fuel filtering requirements for cummins 5.9l and 6.7l engines. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 1800107
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Check gauges lamp illuminates for alternator charging with dtc p2502, p2503, or p2509. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 1802707
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mil illumination due to egr position sensor dtc - p0404, p0405, p0406. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2100907
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- 1-2 shift hunt at light throttle. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2304106
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 08-007-08
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- No engine crank or no engine start due to electronic lockup of the wcm/skreem. *nj
- Bulletin:
- SB-08-011-09
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- Dodge/jeep/chrysler: multifunction switch malfunction; extended warranty. a turn signal switch malfunction that will cause the turn signals to flash incorrectly. when right turn is selected, the left flashers will function and the same w
- Bulletin:
- ECM K-01
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Dodge: california emissions recall reprogram ecm-obd readiness. recall affects ram trucks and cab chassis. csc letter was rec'd. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 18-011-11
- Component:
- 080000 fuel system, diesel
- Summary:
- Chrysler group: there are diagnostic enhancements for the fuel system. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB19-001-11 REVA
- Component:
- 017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Summary:
- Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 08-069-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- RL108213A$
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Nag1 (5a580) valve body as per warranty bulletin d-13-22, please use r2108213a$ valve body for all warranty (w), mopar (m) and mopar vehicle protection (f) claims.~ assembly also includes filter (52108325aa) and gasket (52108332aa).~
- Bulletin:
- 14-005-12
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Heavy duty filtration mopar retrofit or add on parts available
- Bulletin:
- 9002519
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
- Bulletin:
- 9002872
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- 56045489a$ - neutral safety switch - trans assy 06036369aa screw and washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach neutral start switch
- Bulletin:
- 9002828
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Part description: insulator in lever assembly - valve body - trans issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
- Bulletin:
- 08-069-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Uconnect hands free module fails to respond due to module lock up this bulletin involves replacing the hands free module (hfm) if required. the hfm fails to operate causing the uconnect hands free communications system to not respond when
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