Recall 06V380000: R/H Mirror Glass Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/RAM 3500 2006-2007

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V380000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 03, 2006

COMPONENT: Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 309

SUMMARY:
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rear View Mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are.

CONSEQUENCE:
Drivers of large vehicles may have difficulty judging distance relationships, which could cause a crash without prior warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before October 9, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. F46. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.