NHTSA Recall 06V353000: Air bags: frontal
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 144,750 vehicles. It affects 2006 Dodge RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V353000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F40 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | September 14, 2006 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection. The passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force when certain model rear facing child seats are installed in the right front passenger seat position.
Safety risk
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. The recall began on october 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F40. 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 06V353000
| 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.