NHTSA recall 06V353000
Air bags › Frontal
Dodge RAM 1500
Reported Sep 14, 2006144,750 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number F40Built Sep 20, 2006 – Jun 30, 2006
The defect
On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection. the passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force when certain model rear facing child seats are installed in the right front passenger seat position.
The risk
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. the recall began on october 20, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.