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SevereNHTSA·14V795000·Announced 2014-12-16

Chrysler Recalls 2006-2007 Dodge and Mitsubishi Trucks for Ignition Switch Defect

Chrysler is recalling 54,164 vehicles because broken springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch can cause unintended movement or no-start conditions.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The recall covers 54,164 units manufactured between July 1, 2005, and July 31, 2006, that are equipped with manual transmissions.

The defect involves return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch that may break. According to the source, broken springs can result in a no-start condition or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, MITSUBISHI RAM 2500, DAKOTA, RAM 3500, RAIDER
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
54,164

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • RAM 2500
  • DAKOTA
  • RAM 3500
  • RAIDER
  • RAM 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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