Vehicle recall 05V461000 · October 6, 2005
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, the totally integrated power module (tipm) may contain incorrect transfer case calibration set points, potentially resulting in…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. E18.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V461000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2005
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- E18
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 136
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Ram 1500 (2006): 2006
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