NHTSA recall 06V341000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 06V341000 |
| Manufacturer's number | F43 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2006-09-07 |
| Owners notified | 2006-10-02 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 4770 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2007 CHRYSLER 300 | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. |
|---|---|
| 2007 DODGE CHARGER | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. |
| 2007 DODGE DAKOTA | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. |
| 2007 DODGE DURANGO | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. |
| 2007 DODGE MAGNUM | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. |
| 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2 | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 DODGE RAM 3500 | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 JEEP LIBERTY | Built 2006-07-01 to 2006-08-11. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| S1121000006RevA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns |
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| 18-021-13 | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience any of the following conditions: Performance derate above 55 MPH when accelerating at wide open throttle immediately following engine start-up. |
| S1121000006 Rev. | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns |
| 18-033-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: Improved Park to Reverse and Park to Drive Garage Shift Quality. Improved Pedal Response for Reverse to Drive and Drive to Reverse Shifts. |
| 18-021-13 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience any of the following conditions: Performance derate above 55 MPH when accelerating at wide open throttle immediately following engine start-up. |
| K39 | 2011-06-09. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SHIFT SPRING BREAKS CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM THE 'PARK' POSITION. *RM |
| SB-18-009-09REVA | 2010-05-24. Service bulletin. JEEP/CHRYSLER/DODGE: FLASH; DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE UPDATED 11/15/13. *PE |
| 21-018-08 | 2008-10-03. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: FLASH:DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, DTC P0740 OR P1798 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS 1-2 OR 2-3 COLD SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *PE |
| 2100208 | 2008-03-05. Service bulletin. FLASH: TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER WITH COORDINATED CHANGE OR 1-2 OR 2-3 SHIFT HARSHNESS. *NJ |
| 2100608 | 2008-03-05. Service bulletin. FLASH: TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER WITH COORDINATED CHANGE OR 1-2 OR 2-3 SHIFT HARSHNESS. *NJ |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.