Make / Models / Years:
DODGE / DAKOTA / 2006
DODGE / RAM / 2006
MITSUBISHI / RAIDER / 2006
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Report Number : F05
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V038000
Mfg's Report Date : FEB 07, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39274

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: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the abs ECU. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes: 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 www.safecar.gov.