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Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer's report No.: F43
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V341000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 06, 2006
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2333
Summary:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Consequence:
If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall is expected during September 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
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 www.safercar.gov.
