NHTSA Recall # | 6189 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V038000 |
MFG Compaign # | F05 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 2500 |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION C |
Date of notification | 17/07/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/09/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/12/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/02/06 |
Report created | 09/02/06 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 39274 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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. |