Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V341000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/2006 to 08/11/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 4770 | 10/02/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/07/2006 | 09/11/2006 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. the recall began on october 2, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. f43. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 23 | 06/01/2007 | 10022531 | Emissions recall reprogram tipm - transmission default. totally integrated power module (tipm) was inadvertantly programmed with software that may prevent the transmission from shifting properly. *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
| 1803507 | 05/18/2007 | 10021999 | Transmission defaults to neutral. *kb | 06/28/2007 | |
| 0803006 | 08/25/2006 | 0803006A | 10021239 | Powertrain control module initialization. *kb | 03/23/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 2101907 | 11/14/2007 | 10023587 | Flash: 68rfe transmission - harsh coastdown shift and/or harsh 2-3 upshift. *nj | 01/10/2008 | |
| 1803307 | 03/13/2008 | 18-013-08 | 10021981 | Pcm may not reprogram and engine system enhancements. *kb excessive soot accumulation in exhaust. *kb flash: engine system and exhaust aftertreatment system enhancements. updated 4/28/08. *nj | 06/27/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100907 | 05/24/2007 | 10022003 | 1-2 shift hunt at light throttle. *kb | 06/28/2007 | |
| 0600107 | 02/03/2007 | 10021211 | Clutch system may over-adjust causing difficulty engaging transmission gear. *kb | 03/22/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 51250 | 1 | |
| A vibration occurs when driving at highway speed (above 65 mph) seems to lighten up at 75 mph but does not disappear. the vibration feels to be coming from the rear of the vehicle. tires were rebalanced and rotated with no cure. new tires were purchased, rotated and rebalanced twice with no cure. i have found several complaints on the internet for this same issue. the following are similar complaints that have posted on websites concerning this vibration. dodge seems to completely deny all knowledge of this problem. a small list of the websites with complaints listed are: www.dieseltruckresource.com, www.justanswer.com, www.dieselbombers.com, dodgeforum.com, www.ramforumz.com, www.cumminsforum.com. please help to get dodge to recognize and repair this problem which could be potentially fatal if the vibration causes a vital piece of equipment to loosen, fall off and cause a serious accident. *tr | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 51250 | ||
| A vibration occurs when driving at highway speed (above 65 mph) seems to lighten up at 75 mph but does not disapeer.the vibration feels to be coming from the rear of the vehicle.tires were rebalanced and rotated with no cure. new tires were purchased, rotated and rebalanced twice with no cure. i have found several complaints on the internet for this same issue. the following are similar complaints that have posted on websites concerning this vibration. dodge seems to completely deny all knowledge of this problem. a small list of the websites with complants listed are: www.dieseltruckresource.com, www.justanswer.com, www.dieselbombers.com, dodgeforum.com, www.ramforumz.com, www.cumminsforum.com. please help to get dodge to recognize and repair this problem wich could be potentialy fatal if the vibration causes a vital piece of equipment to loosen, fall off and cause a serious accident. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. while driving 60 mph, the contact felt the clutch pressure plate slip and the vehicle began to shake. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the clutch assembly failed. through research, the contact discovered that it was an aftermarket product that was installed in the vehicle. he feels that the manufacturer should use better parts in the vehicle. the manufacturer did not take responsibility for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 83,000. updated 05/11/09. *lj the clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing. updated 05/11/09. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 2940 | 3 | 11/01/2007 |
| I have has three clutches go out on my 1 ton dodge dually in less than 3,000 miles in a 6 week period of time an the first time the fly wheel came apart and flew in to the clutch and took it out thy said it was not my fault the second tim they said it was my fault but then the service manager looked at it and said it was ent he said that the did not replace the pressure plate the first time and tat it was the reason the clutch went out the second time but just to make sure he and my sales man took a ride with me to make sure that i was not doing any thing to cause my clutch to go out and they both said that my driving was fine it went out a third time and they said i was riding the clutch and are refusing to honor my warranty i have talked to several transmission shops and several mechanics and they have all said some thing is major wrong that i should not be able to tear that truck up in that short of a time with that few a miles on it i have the incident forms i yall want i can email them to yall. *tr | |||