POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The column shift lever in your vehicle is the part that lets you change gears from the steering column. In certain models, this lever can get stuck in the open position if you press the brake pedal for a long time while the vehicle is running.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lever gets stuck, you can shift the transmission without pressing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition. This means your vehicle could roll away unexpectedly, possibly causing an accident or injuring someone.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update your vehicle's software and inspect the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). If needed, they'll replace it for free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's all-wheel drive transmission may have a faulty part that could cause problems with the gears.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, the transmission could break, leading to a loss of power and potentially causing a crash. If you don't engage the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away even when it's in 'Park'.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission for free, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready.
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Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Your RAM 1500's engine and engine cooling system may have a faulty valve that prevents coolant from flowing to the heater core.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, a buildup of moisture or ice on the windshield could make it hard for you to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the faulty valve and update the system's calibration free of charge. A notification has already been sent, but you can also contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 to schedule the repair.
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Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.
Your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500's parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly, which might not keep your vehicle from rolling on a steep hill.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake doesn't work as it should, your vehicle could roll away when parked, which might lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will contact you and fix the parking brake cable equalizer for free at a dealership. They'll reset it as needed, and this service won't cost you anything.
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Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N22.
Your Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500 vehicle's roll rate sensor might not work properly, especially in rough driving conditions or if debris hits your vehicle. This might cause a problem with the airbag controller, which could disable the side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners don't work, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash, especially if you're a passenger in the backseat.
Free Fix
A free software update will be applied to your airbag controller by a certified dealer, which will ensure your side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners work as they should.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's side air bag sensors may be too sensitive, causing air bags to deploy unnecessarily and seat belts to tighten.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at a higher risk of a crash or injury because the air bags deploying unexpectedly can make it harder to control the vehicle.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the computer system controlling your air bags and seat belts for free, so you don't have to pay a thing.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
The air bag system in your truck is designed to protect you in a crash. In certain 2012-2014 Ram trucks, the wiring under your steering wheel could be rubbing against a small metal spring near the air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring and spring touch, it could cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly while you're driving. This could lead to injury and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the wiring and secure it to prevent any damage. They will also add protective caps to the metal spring to prevent future rubbing. These repairs are free, and you should schedule them as soon as possible.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
A software vulnerability in your vehicle's radio system could allow unauthorized access to certain controls, making it possible for someone to take control of your vehicle remotely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the vulnerability is exploited, it could increase the risk of a crash, putting you and others on the road at risk.
Free Fix
Chrysler will send you a free USB drive with a software update to fix the issue, or you can download it from their website or have a dealer install it for you at no cost.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle may have a problem with the turn signal lights. The optional premium tail lamps may not flash at a double rate when there's a turn signal malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might not know your turn signals aren't working properly, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix this for free by reprogramming the Central Body Controller software. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also call 1-800-853-1403 or reference recall N35.
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Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.
Your vehicle's power locking tailgate may have a faulty latch that could cause the tailgate to open while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tailgate opens while driving, cargo could fall out and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will repair the tailgate latch for free, to ensure your safety and prevent any potential issues.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your Mopar canvas seat covers are designed to protect your seats, but they might interfere with the airbags in your 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, or 3500 truck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat cover gets in the way of the airbag, it could fail to deploy properly in a crash, leaving you at risk of serious injury to your chest.
Free Fix
You'll need to remove the seat covers and return them to your Chrysler dealer for a full refund. This is a safety recall, and you should take immediate action to ensure your protection.
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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.
Your 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 truck's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system may not work properly if it's not fixed.
Risk if Unfixed
If your ESC system is disabled, you may lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix the problem for free by updating the ESC module software at a dealership. You'll receive a notification and can contact them at 1-800-247-9753, or look for recall campaign number N37.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
