| NHTSA Recall # | 59289 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V461000 |
| MFG Compaign # | E18 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Date of notification | 07/11/05 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 09/02/05 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/09/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 06/10/05 |
| Report created | 06/10/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 136 |
| Defect summary | On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, the totally integrated power module (tipm) may contain incorrect transfer case calibration set points, potentially resulting in inadvertent transfer case default to neutral. |
| Consequence summary | If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will reprogram the tipm with new software that prevents the potential for this condition. The recall began on november 7, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
| Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. E18. Customers may 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. |