Vehicle recall 06V386000 · October 11, 2006
Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango
On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on July 18 and July 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.
- Consequence
- This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. The recall began on November 8, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. F48.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V386000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 11, 2006
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- F48
- Owner notification
- November 8, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,644
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Aspen (2007): 2007
- Dodge Durango (2007): 2007
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