NHTSA recall 06V-039 (06V039000)

visibility recall reported February 9, 2006 - about 79,701 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V039000
Also written as: 06V-039
Manufacturer number: F08
Reported: February 9, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~79,701
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. 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 06V-039 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Dodge Dakota - 2006

Dodge Durango - 2006

Mitsubishi Raider - 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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