NHTSA Recall # | 37408 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V380000 |
MFG Compaign # | F46 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
Date of notification | 10/10/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/12/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/09/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/10/06 |
Report created | 05/10/06 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 111 |
Estimated number of affected units | 309 |
Defect summary | Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are. |
Consequence summary | Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. F46. Customers can also 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. |