Recall 05V-462
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2003 to 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-462
- Reported
- October 6, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 250,433 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the automatic transmission shift control in indicated reverse.
The risk
This error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and possibly delayed rearward movement of the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will perform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out-of-park alarm. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler campaign no. E17.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 2500 2003 to 2005
- Dodge Ram 3500 2003 to 2005