Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
RAM 3500
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V462000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020601
End Of Manufacture
20050731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
250433
Date Owners Notified
20060320
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20051006
Make Campaign Number
E17