NHTSA Recall 07V038000: Wheel bearing (suspension)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 86,333 vehicles. It affects 2006 Dodge RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V038000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | G02 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING |
| Report received | February 12, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process.
Safety risk
This could result in bearing degradation, and if subsequent noise and vibration are ignored, could result in hub assembly separation. This may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front hub and bearing units. The recall began on february 26, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. G02.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 07V038000
| 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.