Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
27 RecallsThese 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)
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.
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 05C, 09C, 10C
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2025
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
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.
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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.
Mfg Campaign: Y55
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
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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.
Mfg Campaign: Y26, Y36
Recall Date: May 27, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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.
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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.
Mfg Campaign: V44
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: V06
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2019
Streetcar Orv Llc
Safety Issue:
Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle.
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U74
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T82
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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.
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FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T79
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T51
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2017
Streetcar Orv Llc
Safety Issue:
Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T25
Recall Date: May 9, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 Ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through October 8, 2015. The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: S48
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: S30
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: R52
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2015
Consumer Complaints
169 ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
INVOLVED IN A FRONT END, AND DRIVER SIDE COLLISION AT A SPEED OVER 50MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE ALSO CAUGHT FIRE, THERE WAS A MINI EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING, ABOUT THIS MATTER.
Corrective Action:
INVOLVED IN A FRONT END, AND DRIVER SIDE COLLISION AT A SPEED OVER 50MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE ALSO CAUGHT FIRE, THERE WAS A MINI EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING, ABOUT THIS MATTER.
Additional Notes:
INVOLVED IN A FRONT END, AND DRIVER SIDE COLLISION AT A SPEED OVER 50MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE ALSO CAUGHT FIRE, THERE WAS A MINI EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING, ABOUT THIS MATTER.
Mfg Campaign: 10873428
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
NEXEN TIRES RODIAN LT HRX 235/80/R17 ON A NEW DODGE RAM 3500 HAD 14,000 MI WHEN DISCOVERED PIN HOLES IN THE SIDE WALL WHICH CANNOT BE REPAIRED, SPLITTING VISIBLE BETWEEN THE TREADS AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOOSING AIR. NO BLOW-OUT HAS YET OCCURRED RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY. THE SITUATION IS BEING BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION SINCE CHRYSLER IS ASSUMING NO RESPONSIBILITY AND THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS BEING LESS THAN COOPERATIVE IN ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THERE ARE LAW SUITS IN FLORIDA AD COMPLAINTS FILED WITH CALIFORNIA BBB FOR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH LITTLE SUCCESS.
Corrective Action:
NEXEN TIRES RODIAN LT HRX 235/80/R17 ON A NEW DODGE RAM 3500 HAD 14,000 MI WHEN DISCOVERED PIN HOLES IN THE SIDE WALL WHICH CANNOT BE REPAIRED, SPLITTING VISIBLE BETWEEN THE TREADS AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOOSING AIR. NO BLOW-OUT HAS YET OCCURRED RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY. THE SITUATION IS BEING BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION SINCE CHRYSLER IS ASSUMING NO RESPONSIBILITY AND THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS BEING LESS THAN COOPERATIVE IN ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THERE ARE LAW SUITS IN FLORIDA AD COMPLAINTS FILED WITH CALIFORNIA BBB FOR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH LITTLE SUCCESS.
Additional Notes:
NEXEN TIRES RODIAN LT HRX 235/80/R17 ON A NEW DODGE RAM 3500 HAD 14,000 MI WHEN DISCOVERED PIN HOLES IN THE SIDE WALL WHICH CANNOT BE REPAIRED, SPLITTING VISIBLE BETWEEN THE TREADS AND TIRES CONTINUOUSLY LOOSING AIR. NO BLOW-OUT HAS YET OCCURRED RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY. THE SITUATION IS BEING BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION SINCE CHRYSLER IS ASSUMING NO RESPONSIBILITY AND THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS BEING LESS THAN COOPERATIVE IN ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THERE ARE LAW SUITS IN FLORIDA AD COMPLAINTS FILED WITH CALIFORNIA BBB FOR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH LITTLE SUCCESS.
Mfg Campaign: 10864556
Recall Date: May 12, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TRUCK WAS LOADED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,400 POUNDS OF HAY IN THE BED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE TOWARD THE REAR. IT WAS PLACED INTO PARK AS WITNESSED BY THE 2 PASSENGERS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AS THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS.
Corrective Action:
THE TRUCK WAS LOADED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,400 POUNDS OF HAY IN THE BED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE TOWARD THE REAR. IT WAS PLACED INTO PARK AS WITNESSED BY THE 2 PASSENGERS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AS THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS.
Additional Notes:
THE TRUCK WAS LOADED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,400 POUNDS OF HAY IN THE BED. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE TOWARD THE REAR. IT WAS PLACED INTO PARK AS WITNESSED BY THE 2 PASSENGERS. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AS THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS.
Mfg Campaign: 10852461
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, SIZE: LT23580R17E (NA) THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS ROTTEN AND RUBBER WAS CHIPPING OFF. THE CONTACT REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE LINE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, SIZE: LT23580R17E (NA) THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS ROTTEN AND RUBBER WAS CHIPPING OFF. THE CONTACT REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE LINE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, SIZE: LT23580R17E (NA) THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS ROTTEN AND RUBBER WAS CHIPPING OFF. THE CONTACT REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEALER TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE LINE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
Mfg Campaign: 10845567
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060.
Mfg Campaign: 10840189
Recall Date: Mar 7, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER MILEAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,060.
Mfg Campaign: 10840189
Recall Date: Mar 7, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,128. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,128. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,128. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ
Mfg Campaign: 10839840
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS AN EXTREME DELAY WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND ACTUAL ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CORRELATION BETWEEN HOW FAR THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATION. WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THIS DELAY IS A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE ARE TIMES THAT A 2-3 SECOND DELAY IS EXPERIENCED BETWEEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVING.
Corrective Action:
THERE IS AN EXTREME DELAY WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND ACTUAL ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CORRELATION BETWEEN HOW FAR THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATION. WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THIS DELAY IS A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE ARE TIMES THAT A 2-3 SECOND DELAY IS EXPERIENCED BETWEEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVING.
Additional Notes:
THERE IS AN EXTREME DELAY WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND ACTUAL ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CORRELATION BETWEEN HOW FAR THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATION. WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AND ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THIS DELAY IS A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE ARE TIMES THAT A 2-3 SECOND DELAY IS EXPERIENCED BETWEEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVING.
Mfg Campaign: 10824933
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
OEM TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER BARELY WORKS. TRIED WITH ALL 4 SETTINGS (TRAILER TOWING SHOULD HAVE NEEDED "ELECTRIC HEAVY" SETTING) HAD TO TURN THE GAIN ALL THE WAY UP TO GET THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE, PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY LOCK THE TRAILER BRAKES ON SETTING 10 FOR GAIN. TRAILER BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND AFTERMARKET BRAKE CONTROLLER WORKS FINE WITH THAT TRAILER.
Corrective Action:
OEM TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER BARELY WORKS. TRIED WITH ALL 4 SETTINGS (TRAILER TOWING SHOULD HAVE NEEDED "ELECTRIC HEAVY" SETTING) HAD TO TURN THE GAIN ALL THE WAY UP TO GET THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE, PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY LOCK THE TRAILER BRAKES ON SETTING 10 FOR GAIN. TRAILER BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND AFTERMARKET BRAKE CONTROLLER WORKS FINE WITH THAT TRAILER.
Additional Notes:
OEM TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER BARELY WORKS. TRIED WITH ALL 4 SETTINGS (TRAILER TOWING SHOULD HAVE NEEDED "ELECTRIC HEAVY" SETTING) HAD TO TURN THE GAIN ALL THE WAY UP TO GET THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE, PULLING AN EMPTY TRAILER. SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY LOCK THE TRAILER BRAKES ON SETTING 10 FOR GAIN. TRAILER BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND AFTERMARKET BRAKE CONTROLLER WORKS FINE WITH THAT TRAILER.
Mfg Campaign: 10824706
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2016
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