Dodge Recall 06V-073: Exterior lighting

Affected: 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. Filed with NHTSA on March 9, 2006, covering about 279 vehicles.

The problem

Certain trucks equipped with dual rear wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the trucks May have been inadvertently manufactured without the roof mounted cab clearance lamps.

The risk

Without these lamps, other vehicle operators May not detect the increased width of the vehicle which could cause a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will install cab clearance lights free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign06V-073 (06V073000)
Manufacturer numberF12
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentExterior lighting
Report dateMarch 9, 2006
Owners notifiedMarch 20, 2006
Vehicles affected279
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 06V-073 repair free?

Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install cab clearance lights free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 279 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.