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1D7HW42K26S558863
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
DODGE
Vehicle Model
Dakota
Vehicle Series
ND
Vehicle Trim
SLT
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1D7HW42K*6S
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Model Year
2006
Plant City
WARREN
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Dodge City Assembly
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Trim2
H (High Line)
Body Class
Pickup
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Cab Type
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3700.0
Displacement (CI)
225.78785315050
Displacement (L)
3.7
Engine Model
Magnum
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
VIN Breakdown
1D7
World Manufacturer Identifier
HW42K
Vehicle Descriptor Section
2
Check Digit
6S558863
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (6 Found)
Total Recalls
6
Vehicle
2006 DODGE Dakota
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2...
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.
Campaign: 15V313000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2...
Consequence:
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rup
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.
Campaign: 16V352000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
Consequence:
Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
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-
Campaign: 14V795000
Owner Complaints (283)
Total Complaints
283
Crashes Reported
22
Injuries Reported
16
POWER TRAIN
"See attached document for complaint."
ODI #11718869 | Injuries: 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
"The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while her son was at a complete stop at the red traffic light, the driver's side air bag deployed unexpectedly, and the driver noticed that there was white smoke and dark smoke coming from..."
ODI #11657825
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