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NHTSA 17V821000 United States

Ram 1500 recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Official safety recall 17V821000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign17V821000
ComponentPower Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Report date2017-12-20
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Ram 55002013United States
Ram 55002014United States
Ram 55002015United States
Ram 55002016United States
Ram 55002017United States
Ram 45002013United States
Ram 45002014United States
Ram 45002015United States
Ram 45002016United States
Ram 45002017United States
Ram 35002012United States
Ram 35002013United States
Ram 35002014United States
Ram 35002015United States
Ram 35002016United States
Ram 35002017United States
Ram 25002013United States
Ram 25002014United States
Ram 25002015United States
Ram 25002016United States
Ram 25002017United States
Ram 15002013United States
Ram 15002014United States
Ram 15002015United States
Ram 15002016United States
Ram 15002017United States

The problem

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.

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.

The official 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.