NHTSA recall 06V039000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Dodge Dakota and 2 more
Reported Feb 9, 200679,701 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number F08Built Jul 1, 2005 – Jan 27, 2006
The defect
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning.
The risk
This can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on march 6, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.