Recall 06V-353
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-353
- Reported
- September 14, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 144,750 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection. The passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force when certain model rear facing child seats are installed in the right front passenger seat position.
The risk
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. The recall began on october 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F40. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1500 2006