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2018 RAM 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #18V524000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The powertrain control module in your vehicle is like the brain of the engine, helping it run smoothly. In some 2017-2019 models, a tiny chip in this module could fail and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this chip fails, your engine might stall while you're driving, making it hard to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty powertrain control module with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle is like the roads that electricity takes to get to the different parts of your car. In some 2014-2019 models, this wiring could get short-circuited and cause problems with the cruise control.
Risk if Unfixed
If your cruise control gets stuck on and you can't turn it off, your vehicle might keep going at the same speed or even accelerate. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're unable to control your speed.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the computer system in your vehicle with new software, free of charge. This will ensure your cruise control works correctly. You should schedule the update as soon as possible, and until then, don't use cruise control. If you do get stuck, firmly press the brakes and shift to neutral to keep your vehicle safe.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other RAM 1500 2018 Recalls

POWER TRAIN
4 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other RAM 1500 Years

2019
29 recalls
2017
13 recalls
2016
17 recalls
2015
18 recalls
2014
17 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
2 recalls

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