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2009 RAM 4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 RAM 4500

The 2009 RAM 4500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2009 RAM 4500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 RAM 4500, potentially affecting up to 402,988 vehicles.

Recall 18V021000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 328,177 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally,...

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact...

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Recall 16V739000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

| 74,811 vehicles affected

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 RAM 4500

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 RAM 4500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10917729 | STEERING | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 RAM 4500. WHILE MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Safety Rating for the 2009 RAM 4500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 RAM 4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 RAM 4500

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 RAM 4500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

18-022-13 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 RAM 4500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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