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25 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 25V010000 SAFETY RECALL

6.1K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Jan 16, 2025

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Potential Risk:

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 05C, 09C, 10C

Notice Date: Feb 13, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2025

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 23V411000 SAFETY RECALL

80.6K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Jun 8, 2023

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Potential Risk:

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 66A

Notice Date: Oct 31, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2023

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 22V406000 SAFETY RECALL

138.6K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Jun 9, 2022

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Potential Risk:

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Z46

Notice Date: Jan 11, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2022

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 21V632000 SAFETY RECALL

212.4K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Aug 12, 2021

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Potential Risk:

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Y55

Notice Date: May 26, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2021

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 20V475000 SAFETY RECALL

58K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Potential Risk:

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: W58

Notice Date: Feb 18, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 19V757000 SAFETY RECALL

108K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Potential Risk:

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: VB1

Notice Date: Apr 16, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 19V347000 SAFETY RECALL

1.1M Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 9, 2019

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Potential Risk:

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: V44

Notice Date: May 23, 2019
Recall Date: May 9, 2019

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 18V486000 SAFETY RECALL

1.1M Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Jul 27, 2018

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Potential Risk:

If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: U74

Notice Date: Sep 17, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000 SAFETY RECALL

4.8M Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 17, 2018

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Potential Risk:

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73

Notice Date: Jun 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 17V821000 SAFETY RECALL

1.5M Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Potential Risk:

Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: T79

Notice Date: Feb 26, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 17V302000 SAFETY RECALL

1M Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 9, 2017

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

Potential Risk:

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: T25

Notice Date: Jun 26, 2017
Recall Date: May 9, 2017

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 17V198000 SAFETY RECALL

30 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.

Potential Risk:

A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: T20

Notice Date: Apr 24, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 16V301000 SAFETY RECALL

64 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 16, 2016

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.

Potential Risk:

A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S32.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: S32

Notice Date: Jul 5, 2016
Recall Date: May 16, 2016

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 16E041000 SAFETY RECALL

345 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 16, 2016

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

Potential Risk:

If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: S30

Notice Date: Jul 1, 2016
Recall Date: May 16, 2016

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 16V167000 SAFETY RECALL

440 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Mar 23, 2016

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.

Potential Risk:

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: S19

Notice Date: May 16, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2016

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 15V663000 SAFETY RECALL

253 Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Oct 16, 2015

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.

Potential Risk:

Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: R58

Notice Date: Dec 2, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2015

Chrysler (fca Us Llc)

NHTSA Campaign: 15V661000 SAFETY RECALL

61.9K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Oct 15, 2015

Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.

Potential Risk:

If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.

Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: R59

Notice Date: Nov 23, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2015

Consumer Complaints

1.8K Complaints

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11163992 Other

Dec 29, 2018

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

COOLANT BIPASS VALVE STUCK IN ONE POSITION AND COSTS 8 $800 TO FIX. THIS WAS A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEARS AND CLEARLY HADN'T BEEN FIXED. SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL

Corrective Action:

COOLANT BIPASS VALVE STUCK IN ONE POSITION AND COSTS 8 $800 TO FIX. THIS WAS A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEARS AND CLEARLY HADN'T BEEN FIXED. SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL

Additional Notes:

COOLANT BIPASS VALVE STUCK IN ONE POSITION AND COSTS 8 $800 TO FIX. THIS WAS A RECALL ON PREVIOUS YEARS AND CLEARLY HADN'T BEEN FIXED. SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11163992

Notice Date: Dec 29, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11163064 Other

Dec 22, 2018

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR START SMOKING FROM THE HOOD 2 MIN LATER THR TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS ON FIRE

Corrective Action:

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR START SMOKING FROM THE HOOD 2 MIN LATER THR TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS ON FIRE

Additional Notes:

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR START SMOKING FROM THE HOOD 2 MIN LATER THR TRUCK'S ENGINE WAS ON FIRE

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11163064

Notice Date: Dec 22, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11163012 Other

Dec 21, 2018

Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB AND CAME TO A STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOSS MOTORS (133 PORTSMOUTH AVE, EXETER, NH 03833, (603) 772-7777) WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,300.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11163012

Notice Date: Dec 21, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11160717 Other

Dec 11, 2018

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE WENT FROM FULL TO EMPTY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL FEATURES SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWN MOTORS OF GREENFIELD (399 FEDERAL ST, GREENFIELD, MA 01301) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT EITHER THE FUEL SENSOR OR THE SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,897.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11160717

Notice Date: Dec 11, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11160717 Other

Dec 11, 2018

Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11160717

Notice Date: Dec 11, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11160530 Other

Dec 10, 2018

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 40 MPH AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM HAYES INC (2130 US-45 HARRISBURG, IL 62946, (618) 252-8611) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GEAR KNOB FAILED TO SWITCH INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE KNOB SHIFTING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER'S ENGINEER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE DECELERATION FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *TT*JB

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11160530

Notice Date: Dec 10, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11156485 Other

Dec 6, 2018

Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

INTERMITMENT "SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM" MESSAGE DISPLAYS ON THE DASH, UNRESOLVED BY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS. OCCURS RANDOMLY WHILE VEHICLE IS DRIVING OR PARKED. STARTED HAPPENING RANDOMLY PRIOR TO 05/08/2018 RANDOM "SERVICE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL" MESSAGE HAS DISPLAYED ON DASH PUTTING TRUCK INTO REDUCED POWER/SPEED WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TRUCK INTO DEALERSHIP FOR RESET, NO EXPLAINATION WHY ISSUE HAPPENED. HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME ON 05/08/2018 WHILE DRIVING, AGAIN ON 7/3/2018, AND AGAIN ON 8/17/2018. "SERVICE DEF SYSTEM SEE DEALER" MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH INFORMING ME TO SEE THE DEALER. SERVICE ADVISOR RESET ISSUE WITH NO EXPLAINATION OF WHY PROPLEM OCCURED. HAPPENED ON 9/30/2018 WHILE DRIVING.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11156485

Notice Date: Dec 6, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11156485 Other

Dec 6, 2018

Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11156485

Notice Date: Dec 6, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11156421 Other

Dec 5, 2018

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE A CLEAR PICTURE

Corrective Action:

BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE A CLEAR PICTURE

Additional Notes:

BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE A CLEAR PICTURE

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11156421

Notice Date: Dec 5, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11154161 Other

Nov 27, 2018

Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WHEN IS RAINING PARK OR DRIVING PASSENGER BRAKE TAIL LIGHT INDICATE OUT, MIRROR WON'T CLOSE, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WON'T WORK, DASH BOARD LIGHTS WILL BE FLASHING ON/OFF AND BUCK UP CAMERA HAS A BLACK/ COLOR LINE SCREEN, FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAS A CRACK ON IT.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11154161

Notice Date: Nov 27, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11154161 Other

Nov 27, 2018

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11154161

Notice Date: Nov 27, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11154161 Other

Nov 27, 2018

Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11154161

Notice Date: Nov 27, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11154253 Other

Nov 27, 2018

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I AM A 2016 RAM 1500 CREW CAB. IF I USE THE VST GAS NOZZLES THEY GET STUCK IN THE FILLER NECK. IT TAKES ABOUT 10-15 MINS TO GET IT UNSTUCK. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO ANTIOCH DODGE AND THEY SAY THERE IS NO ISSUE. I ALSO HAD A VIDEO AND THEY REFUSE TO LOOK AT IT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT NOBODY WILL LOOK INTO THIS.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11154253

Notice Date: Nov 27, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11153674 Other

Nov 26, 2018

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

8 SPEED TRANSMISSION KNOB STUCK IN PARK WHEN SHIFTED IN DRIVE WITH THE D BLINKING. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT GAS STATION. WITH ENGINE OFF. WHEN STARTED, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE OFF, MOVED A COUPLE OF FEET AND WENT INTO PARK, THEN IT WOULDN'T MOVE WHILE IN DRIVE, THE D WAS BLINKING. THIS ANOMALY HAS OCCURRED 3 DIFFERNET TIMES

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11153674

Notice Date: Nov 26, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11153949 Other

Nov 26, 2018

Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

ERROR CODE P0463 - FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT FAILURE. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO EVERYONE RIGHT OUT OF WARRANTY... 40K MILES, UNDER 3 YEARS OLD. WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN WARNING LIGHTS AND THE AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION STARTED GOING OFF. LOW FUEL WARNINGS LIT UP TOO. FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE FAILURE IS THE EVENTUAL MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. IT THROWS ONE OFF WHEN THAT HAPPENS, TOOK ME A MINUTE TO REALIZE THAT I DIDN'T IN FACT HAVE A FUEL LEAK AND DID IN FACT HAVE PLENTY OF GAS.

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Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11153949

Notice Date: Nov 26, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11153949 Other

Nov 26, 2018

Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11153949

Notice Date: Nov 26, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11153584 Other

Nov 25, 2018

Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

TROUBLE GETTING SEAT BELTS LATCHED AND KEEPING THEM LATCHED

Corrective Action:

TROUBLE GETTING SEAT BELTS LATCHED AND KEEPING THEM LATCHED

Additional Notes:

TROUBLE GETTING SEAT BELTS LATCHED AND KEEPING THEM LATCHED

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11153584

Notice Date: Nov 25, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11152830 Other

Nov 20, 2018

Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREENWAY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM ORLANDO (LOCATED AT 9051 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817, (407) 347-4929) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11152830

Notice Date: Nov 20, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11152945 Other

Nov 20, 2018

Defect Description:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SR-ABLK0E TIRES, SIZE: P275/60/R20. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SIDEWALL DETACHED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE VEHICLE'S FENDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GOODYEAR TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT AN INVESTIGATION WOULD HAVE TO TAKE PLACE, BUT THE CONTACT REFUSED THE REQUEST. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,900.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11152945

Notice Date: Nov 20, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2018

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Campaign: 11152247 Other

Nov 17, 2018

Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

BROKEN MANIFOLD STUDS. AND WHEN YOU CALL THE DRALSGIOD THEY ALL SAY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THAT CHRYSLER HAS RENGINEERED THE STUDS SO TAT MEAN THEY KNOW ABOUT BUT IT'S HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE AND THERE NO DOUBT ANYTHING WITH I.

Corrective Action:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11152247

Notice Date: Nov 17, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2018

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