NHTSA recall 05V-462 (05V462000)

power train recall reported October 6, 2005 - about 250,433 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V462000
Also written as: 05V-462
Manufacturer number: E17
Reported: October 6, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~250,433
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-462 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Ram 2500 - 2003, 2004, 2005

Dodge Ram 3500 - 2003, 2004, 2005

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.