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Recall of the 2006 Dodge Durango

Make / Models / Years:
DODGE / DURANGO / 2006
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer's Report Number : F30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V240000
Mfg's Report Date : JUL 06, 2006
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 230

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the left rear suspension watts link may have been damaged during vehicle assembly and could fail.

Consequence: A failed watts link could adversely affect vehicle handling and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left rear suspension watts link free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on july 17, 2006. 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.

Recall of the 2006 Dodge Durango

Make / Models / Years:
DODGE / DURANGO / 2006
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Report Number : F09
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V044000
Mfg's Report Date : FEB 07, 2006
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 335

Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the wrong occupant restraint controller (ORC) was installed on these vehicles.

Consequence: This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the occupant restraint control module. The recall is expected to begin during February 2006. 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.

Recall of the 2006 Dodge Durango

Make / Models / Years:
DODGE / DURANGO / 2006
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.
Manufacturer’s Report Number : E20
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V554000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 06, 2005
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16317

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles with anti-lock brake system (abs), the abs control module software program may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

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

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the abs control module. The recall is expected to begin on December 12, 2005. Owners should 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.