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2006 RAM 1500 POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #05V461000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The transfer case in your vehicle is the part that helps your 4-wheel drive system work smoothly. It's controlled by the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), which contains the instructions for the transfer case. In some cases, the TIPM might have incorrect settings.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your transfer case could suddenly shift into neutral while you're parked, and if you don't engage the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away without warning. This could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the TIPM with new software that prevents this issue from happening. The repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the update.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — 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.
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Other RAM 1500 2006 Recalls

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
STEERING
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other RAM 1500 Years

2026
9 recalls
2025
8 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
11 recalls
2022
16 recalls
2021
15 recalls
2020
14 recalls
2019
30 recalls
2018
15 recalls
2017
13 recalls
2016
17 recalls
2015
18 recalls
2014
17 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2005
7 recalls
2004
8 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
6 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
3 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2006 RAM 1500 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) recall for the 2006 RAM 1500? (Campaign #05V461000)

The transfer case in your vehicle is the part that helps your 4-wheel drive system work smoothly. It's controlled by the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), which contains the instructions for the transfer case. In some cases, the TIPM might have incorrect settings. If this happens, your transfer case could suddenly shift into neutral while you're parked, and if you don't engage the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away without warning. This could cause a crash. Your dealer will update the TIPM with new software that prevents this issue from happening. The repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the update.