NHTSA Recall 05V461000: Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136 vehicles. It affects 2006 Dodge RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V461000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | E18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Report received | October 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 7, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, the totally integrated power module (tipm) may contain incorrect transfer case calibration set points, potentially resulting in inadvertent transfer case default to neutral.
Safety risk
If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the tipm with new software that prevents the potential for this condition. The recall began on november 7, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. E18.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V461000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM 1500 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.