NHTSA recall 05V461000
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Dodge RAM 1500
Reported Oct 6, 2005136 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number E18Built Feb 9, 2005 – Sep 7, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
If this occurs and the parking brake IS not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
The remedy
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.