Electrical System:ignition:switch
NHTSA campaign 14V795000 · announced December 16, 2014 · filed by Chrysler Group Llc · 54,164 units affected
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
The risk
Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2006 Dodge Dakota
- 2007 Dodge Dakota
- 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2007 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.