Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V386000 Reported October 11, 2006

Right steering knuckle

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 6,644 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V386000
Manufacturer Campaign
F48
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,644
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 11, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on july 18 and july 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.

Safety Consequence

This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 06V386000 or campaign F48.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V386000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V386000?

NHTSA recall 06V386000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 11, 2006. It addresses: Right steering knuckle. The recall affects approximately 6,644 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V386000 or the manufacturer campaign number F48. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.