Five problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and the rear differential blew out and caused the vehicle to "jump". There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (burdick Chrysler, Dodge Jeep, 5885 cir, drive e. #335, cicero, NY, 315- 699-3846) and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 36,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The steering locks up!!!!!!!!!!! many times, I just replaced the steering ump and fluid and still locks up. Air bag light is always on, mechanic cannot fix.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated abnormally. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph the radio turned off and the an air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that the clock spring needed to be replaced. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed there was a waiting list of approximately 350 people for the parts necessary to complete the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated the vehicle would shake intermittently while driving approximately 25 mph. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 30,407.