Your 2012 Ram 1500 truck has a spare tire that doesn't match the size listed on the tire placard.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use this spare tire, it could affect your vehicle's stability control system, making it harder for the system to work properly and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free repair at the dealership, where they'll inspect and fix the issue at no cost to you, starting on May 21, 2012. You can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RAM 1500 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 2012 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2012. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE A SPARE TIRE THAT DOES NOT MATCH THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF INSTALLED, THE INCORRECTLY SIZED SPARE TIRE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM, ALTERING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ESC SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AS NECCESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Your vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher that might be faulty. The plastic handle or push-button extinguisher could become clogged, making it hard to use in an emergency, or the nozzle might detach and hurt you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fire extinguisher doesn't work right, it could cause injuries if a fire breaks out in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your manufacturer, Chrysler, will guide you to get a replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde, free of charge. Just contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde at 1-855-262-3540, or visit their website at www.kidde.com
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Your Mopar Canvas Seat Covers, which you bought from a Chrysler dealership, might not allow your airbags to work properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat covers get in the way of the airbags, they might not protect you as well as they should in a crash, which could lead to a greater risk of injury.
Free Fix
Chrysler will tell you to take your seat covers back to the dealership, and they'll give you a full refund without you paying a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.