NHTSA Recall 06V039000: Switch/wiring (visibility)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 79,701 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V039000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › SWITCH/WIRING |
| Report received | February 9, 2006 |
| Owner notification | March 6, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on march 6, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F08.customers may also 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 06V039000
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.