Recall - ABS Control Module Replacement: Overview
Revised July 2006Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall F05
Antilock Brake System Control Module
Please remove and discard from your files all previous copies of Safety Recall F05 (dated June 2006). This revision has additional parts information to clarify the ABS Control Module application for Dodge Ram Mega Cab models.
Models
2006 (DR) Dodge Ram Pickup Truck (1500 Series)
2006 (DH) Dodge Ram Pickup Truck (1500 Mega Cab & 2500 Series)
2006 (D1) Dodge Ram Pickup Truck (3500 Series)
2006 (ND) Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a Four-Wheel Antilock Brake System (sales code BGK or BRT) built from September 12, 2005 through December 11, 2005 (MDH 091221 through 121114).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control module on about 37,900 of the above vehicles may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Repair
The ABS control module must be replaced and initialized with the StarSCAN tool.
Parts Information
The ABS module part number for the vehicle to be serviced may also be determined as follows:
> From the DealerCONNECT "Service" tab, in the "Write Up" box under "Vehicle Information Plus" select "Single VIN Inquiry." Enter the VIN and odometer reading and click the "View" button. Select the Recall Tab and the recall part number will be displayed.
> From the DealerCONNECT "Service" tab, select "Global Recall System." Click on the recall number, select "List by VIN" from drop down menu, and click the "Submit" button. A list of incomplete involved vehicles for your dealer will be generated.
NOTE:
If F05 is not listed, there are no involved vehicles assigned to your dealer code.
Special Tools
The existing special tools shown will be required to perform this repair.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation number and time allowance shown.
Dealer Notification
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by mail. Two additional copies will be sent through the DCMMS. To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select "Global Recall System" on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to DaimlerChrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing approaches for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a DaimlerChrysler Mobile Service approved repair.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner's name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealer's VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services Field Operations
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