| NHTSA Recall # | 59253 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V462000 |
| MFG Compaign # | E17 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND |
| Date of notification | 20/03/06 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/02 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/07/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 06/10/05 |
| Report created | 06/10/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 250433 |
| Defect summary | On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the automatic transmission shift control in indicated reverse. |
| Consequence summary | This error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and possibly delayed rearward movement of the vehicle. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will perform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out-of-park alarm. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
| Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler campaign no. E17. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. The company has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge. |