NHTSA Recall 06V380000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V380000; Date: Oct. 10, 2006
Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dodge Ram 3500; 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 309
Recall Summary:
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F46. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2006
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