NHTSA Recall 05V462000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V462000; Date: Oct. 6, 2005
This error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and possibly delayed rearward movement of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Dodge Ram 2500; 2004 Dodge Ram 2500; 2005 Dodge Ram 2500; 2003 Dodge Ram 3500; 2004 Dodge Ram 3500; 2005 Dodge Ram 3500
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 250,433
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the automatic transmission shift control in indicated reverse.
How to Fix:
Dealers will perform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out-of-park alarm. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler campaign no. E17. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. The company has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 2006
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