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2012 RAM 3500 POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #17V821000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

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

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
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.
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.
Free Fix
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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Critical #13V344000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission has a loose snap ring that could cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix this for free by replacing the transmission assembly at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
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Other RAM 3500 2012 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other RAM 3500 Years

2026
4 recalls
2025
5 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
5 recalls
2022
12 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2019
14 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
13 recalls
2016
16 recalls
2015
16 recalls
2014
17 recalls
2013
18 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
8 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall

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