22 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2013-10-28
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured july 1, 2013, through august 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Consequence
Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n59.
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.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2014-04-07
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured january 24, 2014, through february 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'park' position.
Consequence
If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2014. Owners may contract chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p13.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 2014-07-02
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep cherokee and ram 1500 and 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Consequence
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p37.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2015-08-14
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured august 8, 2013, to july 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on october 8, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r43.
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2015-08-14
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured august 8, 2013, to july 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on october 8, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r43.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Posted on: 2015-07-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a usb drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own usb drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r40.
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.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2016-05-16
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2015-07-22
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured june 20, 2012, to january 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Consequence
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the occupant restraint control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r23.
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.
DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2015-07-22
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured june 20, 2012, to january 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Consequence
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the occupant restraint control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r23.
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.
DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2015-08-21
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 1500 quad cab trucks manufactured august 26, 2013, to august 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) that may not fully overlap the c-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a sabic does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on october 7, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r47.
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.
DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2015-07-22
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2011, to october 7, 2014, and equipped with the electronic vehicle information center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
Consequence
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on september 18, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r36.
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.
DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2017-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the orc software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 23, 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.
DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS: ROLL PROTECTION
Posted on: 2017-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the orc software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 23, 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.
DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2017-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #15 - AIR BAGS: ROLL PROTECTION
Posted on: 2017-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #16 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Posted on: 2017-12-22
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the btsi, and, as necessary, replace it. 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.
DEFECT #17 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Posted on: 2019-05-09
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #18 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Posted on: 2019-10-24
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #19 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2020-08-13
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 28, 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.
DEFECT #21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 3, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in august 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.
DEFECT #22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.