NHTSA recall 06V-044 (06V044000)

air bags recall reported February 13, 2006 - about 335 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V044000
Also written as: 06V-044
Manufacturer number: F09
Reported: February 13, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~335
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE WRONG OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 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-044 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Durango - 2006

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