2017 Ram 2500 | 2016 Ram 2500 | 2015 Ram 4500 | 2015 Ram 3500 | 2015 Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 4500 | 2013 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Published December 22, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V821000, published December 22, 2017 and initiated December 20, 2017. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2017 Ram 2500 | 2016 Ram 2500 | 2015 Ram 4500 | 2015 Ram 3500 | 2015 Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 4500 | 2013 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 2500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2017 RAM 2500 | 2016 RAM 2500 | 2015 RAM 4500 | 2015 RAM 3500 | 2015 RAM 2500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2014 RAM 4500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2010 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2014 RAM 3500 | 2014 RAM 5500 | 2013 RAM 4500 | 2013 RAM 5500 | 2013 RAM 1500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 | 2010 DODGE RAM 2500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Ram 2500 | 2016 Ram 2500 | 2015 Ram 4500 | 2015 Ram 3500 | 2015 Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 4500 | 2013 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 — Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V821000 on December 22, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 2500.