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2016 Ram 1500: Quick Overview
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2016 Ram 1500 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2016 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 1500 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Pickup Truck |
| Category | Heavy Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Israel |
| Manufacturing City | SALTILLO |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7000 pounds |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 5.7 L 8-Cyl. |
| Engine Size | 5.7L |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | - |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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2016 Ram 1500 Fuel Efficiency
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NHTSA
2016 Ram 1500 Recalls & Defects
Equipment
Recall date
2016-05-16
Recall no.
16e041000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Recall date
2015-10-15
Recall no.
15v661000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Steering:electric Power Assist System
Recall date
2016-03-23
Recall no.
16v167000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Recall date
2015-10-16
Recall no.
15v663000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Recall date
2016-05-16
Recall no.
16v301000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
A Fractured Halfshaft MAY Damage Underbody Components and Create Road Debris, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
Recall date
2017-03-23
Recall no.
17v198000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
AIR Bags
Recall date
2017-05-09
Recall no.
17v302000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
AIR Bags:side/Window:curtain
Recall date
2017-05-09
Recall no.
17v302000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Structure:body:tailgate
Recall date
2018-07-27
Recall no.
18v486000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:tailgate:latch
Recall date
2018-07-27
Recall no.
18v486000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever and Linkage:column Shift
Recall date
2017-12-20
Recall no.
17v821000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Electrical System:wiring
Recall date
2018-05-17
Recall no.
18v332000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE Vehicle Maintains ITS Speed or Accelerates Despite Attempts TO Deactivate THE Cruise Control, There Would BE AN Increased Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Recall date
2018-05-17
Recall no.
18v332000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE Vehicle Maintains ITS Speed or Accelerates Despite Attempts TO Deactivate THE Cruise Control, There Would BE AN Increased Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Electrical System:software
Recall date
2018-05-17
Recall no.
18v332000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE Vehicle Maintains ITS Speed or Accelerates Despite Attempts TO Deactivate THE Cruise Control, There Would BE AN Increased Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:tailgate:latch
Recall date
2019-05-09
Recall no.
19v347000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Engine and Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Recall date
2019-10-24
Recall no.
19v757000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
Combustion IN THE Intake Manifold CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Recall date
2020-08-13
Recall no.
20v475000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
AN Engine Stall CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
Recall date
2022-06-09
Recall no.
22v406000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
Fuel Starvation MAY Result IN AN Unexpected Loss OF Drive Power, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
AIR Bags:side/Window:curtain
Recall date
2021-08-12
Recall no.
21v632000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
AIR Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator
Recall date
2021-08-12
Recall no.
21v632000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Recall date
2023-06-08
Recall no.
23v411000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
AN Engine Stall CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
AIR Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator
Recall date
2025-01-16
Recall no.
25v010000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
AN Inflator Rupture MAY Result IN Sharp Metal Fragments Striking Occupants, Resulting IN Injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
2016 Ram 1500 Insurance
Insurance for a 2016 Ram 1500 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Pickup Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
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