NHTSA Recall 06V073000: Exterior lighting
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 279 vehicles. It affects 2006 Dodge RAM 3500.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F12 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | March 9, 2006 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks equipped with dual rear wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the trucks may have been inadvertently manufactured without the roof mounted cab clearance lamps.
Safety risk
Without these lamps, other vehicle operators may not detect the increased width of the vehicle which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install cab clearance lights free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F12. 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 06V073000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM 3500 | 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.