Recalls & Defects For 2017 Ram 1500

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 07/07/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v434000

Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017 ram 1500 trucks. the fuel tanks in the affected vehicles may have a broken fuel tank control valve which might leak fuel if the vehicle were to become inverted. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, "fuel system integrity."

Consequence
In the event of a rollover crash, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is t45.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 03/23/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v198000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 07/27/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v486000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 12/20/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v821000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 05/17/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v332000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 02/08/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v100000

Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, 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 body control module software. dealers will also test the btsi operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. the recall began february 26, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u11.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 05/09/2019
NHTSA Campaign: 19v347000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 10/24/2019
NHTSA Campaign: 19v757000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 08/13/2020
NHTSA Campaign: 20v475000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 06/09/2022
NHTSA Campaign: 22v406000

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 are expected to be mailed march 21, 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.

Report Receipt Date: 08/12/2021
NHTSA Campaign: 21v632000

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.

Report Receipt Date: 06/08/2023
NHTSA Campaign: 23v411000

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. owner notification letters were mailed october 31, 2023. 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.

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