Is the 2017 RAM 1500 safe to drive?

The 2017 RAM 1500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 17V821000

Critical Plain English 2017-12-20

What This Recall Means

Component

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

What Happened

The column shift in your vehicle is a lever that helps you switch between gears. It's connected to a pin that keeps the transmission from shifting out of the 'park' position unless the brake pedal is pressed.

Risk if Unfixed

If the pin gets stuck, you could accidentally shift the transmission into a different gear without meaning to, which could cause your vehicle to roll away. This could lead to a crash or injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Chrysler dealer will update the vehicle software, inspect the pin, and replace it if needed – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V821000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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