DODGE / RAM 1500 / 2006
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer's report No.: F40
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V353000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 06, 2006
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 144750
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. The recall is expected to begin during October 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.
Make / Models / Build Years:
DODGE / RAM 1500 / 2006
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer's report No.: F41
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V354000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 06, 2006
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 159741
Summary:
Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the front passenger seat belt may not be able to tighten securely on certain model child seats.
Consequence:
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. The recall is expected to begin during October 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.
