The 2006 Dodge Ram has 6 recalls, the most serious involving three separate risks of sudden, unexpected vehicle movement: a transfer case that can default to neutral and roll the truck away, rear brakes that can lock up and cause loss of control, and a front wheel bearing that can fail and separate the hub from the vehicle.
The transfer case issue only affects 4x4 models with the NP246 transfer case, where the power module holds an incorrect calibration. The brake issue involves the anti-lock brake control unit allowing rear brakes to lock under certain braking conditions. On the steering side, the front wheel bearing can degrade and eventually allow the hub assembly to break away entirely. Two recalls concern child safety in the front passenger seat: the passenger airbag may not deploy at a safe level for a rear-facing infant seat placed in the full-forward position, and the right front seatbelt may not properly secure some child restraints, raising the risk of injury in a crash. On manual transmission models, a faulty clutch interlock switch can allow the engine to crank and the truck to lurch forward without the clutch being pressed.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch interlock switch may fail, allowing the engine starter to engage without pressing the clutch pedal. This could cause unexpected vehicle movement if normal starting procedures aren't followed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the clutch interlock switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Front wheel bearings may not have enough grease from the factory, causing them to wear out. This can lead to the hub assembly separating from the wheel, which may cause sudden loss of control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front hub and bearing assemblies with new parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On some pickup trucks, certain rear-facing infant car seats installed in the right front passenger seat with the seat moved fully forward may cause the passenger airbag to deploy in ways that don't meet safety standards during certain crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger airbag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right front passenger seat belt assembly may prevent some child restraints from being properly secured, raising injury risk in crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the right front passenger seat belt assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system control unit may fail, causing the rear brakes to lock up during braking and potentially loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake system control unit with an updated version that prevents the rear brakes from locking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power control module has incorrect programming that may cause the transfer case to shift into neutral without the driver intending it. If the parking brake isn't engaged, the vehicle could roll away unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the power control module to correct the faulty programming.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
