Recall 17V821000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Defect in 2009-2017 RAM 2500
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,482,874 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V821000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,482,874 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2009 RAM 1500, 2010 RAM 3500, 2010 RAM 2500, 2010 RAM 1500, 2011 DODGE RAM 5500, 2011 DODGE RAM 4500, 2011 DODGE RAM 3500, 2011 DODGE RAM 2500, 2011 DODGE RAM 1500, 2012 DODGE RAM 5500, 2012 DODGE RAM 4500, 2012 DODGE RAM 3500, 2012 DODGE RAM 1500, 2012 DODGE RAM 2500, 2013 RAM 4500, 2013 RAM 5500, 2013 RAM 1500, 2013 RAM 3500, 2013 RAM 2500, 2014 RAM 4500, 2014 RAM 3500, 2014 RAM 5500, 2014 RAM 2500, 2014 RAM 1500, 2015 RAM 4500, 2015 RAM 3500, 2015 RAM 2500, 2015 RAM 1500, 2015 RAM 5500, 2016 RAM 2500, 2016 RAM 5500, 2016 RAM 1500, 2016 RAM 3500, 2016 RAM 4500, 2017 RAM 2500, 2017 RAM 4500, 2017 RAM 1500, 2017 RAM 3500, 2017 RAM 5500
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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.
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