Recalls for your 2018 Ram Promaster

Recalls for 2018 Ram Promaster

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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2017-11-15
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 ram promaster vehicles.  An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.

Consequence
A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge.  The recall began january 11 2018.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is t64.

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 - SEATS


Posted on: 2019-04-30
Description
Prime-time specialty vehicles (prime-time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ram promaster and ford transit vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats.  When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Prime-time specialty vehicles has notified owners, and freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge.  The recall began november 16, 2018.  Owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or prime-time specialty vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.  

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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 2019-11-18
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ram promaster vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel or 3.6l gasoline engines and air conditioning (a/c).  The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Consequence
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge.  Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed december 10, 2019.  Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.  The recall began july 7, 2020.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is vb2.

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 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER


Posted on: 2019-11-18
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ram promaster vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel or 3.6l gasoline engines and air conditioning (a/c).  The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Consequence
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge.  Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed december 10, 2019.  Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.  The recall began july 7, 2020.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is vb2.

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 - SEATS


Posted on: 2019-04-19
Description
Mobility transportation services (mobilitytrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 ford transit and ram promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 ford econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.  When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Mobilitytrans will notify owners and freedman seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge.  The recall began may 19, 2019.  Owners may contact mobility transportation services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

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


Posted on: 2019-06-11
Description
Unicell body company inc.  (unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet express and gmc savanna, 2018-2019 hino 155, ford econoline and transit and isuzu npr, and 2018 ram promaster-based vehicles equipped with asa electronics voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image.  The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.  

Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Unicell will work with asa electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge.  The recall began may 9, 2019.  Owners may contact asa electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT


Posted on: 2020-01-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram promaster vehicles equipped 3.6l engines.  The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Consequence
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge.  The recall began may 26, 2020.  Owners may contact ram trucks at 1-866-726-4636.  Chrysler's number for this recall is w00.

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 - SEATS


Posted on: 2019-05-01
Description
New england wheels (new england) is recalling certain 2014-2018 ford transit and 2014-2019 ram promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seats.  When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action
New england has notified owners, directing them to contact freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge.  The recall began may 27, 2019.  Owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or new england at 1-800-886-9247.  

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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT


Posted on: 2020-09-25
Description
Prime-time specialty vehicles (prime-time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6l engines.  The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Consequence
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Prime-time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge.  Owners may contact prime-time customer service at 1-574-293-9191.  Prime-time's number for this recall is w00.

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.