2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN
The 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN, potentially affecting up to 18,245 vehicles.
Recall 14V528000 — AIR BAGS
| 18,245 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Consequence: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER FAILED TO FUNCTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE FAN WOULD RUN; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER FOR THE REARVIEW MIRROR WOULD STOP, THE HEATER WOULD FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATER CONTROL BUTTON FAILED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE FIVE DIFFERENT SETTINGS FOR THE CONTROL SETTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK TWO TO SEVEN MINUTES UNTIL THE HEAT STARTED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. WHILE DRIVING, IT ALSO TOOK 20 MINUTES TO GET THE WINDSHIELD TO DEFROST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER ACTUATOR FAILED TO SEND THE HEAT SIGNAL TO THE RIGHT SETTINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR ACTUATORS WORKED FOR A WEEK AND THEN FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED DODGE OF BURNSVILLE (12101 HIGHWAY 35W SOUTH, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337, (952) 894-9000) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER FAILED TO FUNCTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE FAN WOULD RUN; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER FOR THE REARVIEW MIRROR WOULD STOP, THE HEATER WOULD FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATER CONTROL BUTTON FAILED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE FIVE DIFFERENT SETTINGS FOR THE CONTROL SETTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK TWO TO SEVEN MINUTES UNTIL THE HEAT STARTED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. WHILE DRIVING, IT ALSO TOOK 20 MINUTES TO GET THE WINDSHIELD TO DEFROST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER ACTUATOR FAILED TO SEND THE HEAT SIGNAL TO THE RIGHT SETTINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR ACTUATORS WORKED FOR A WEEK AND THEN FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED DODGE OF BURNSVILLE (12101 HIGHWAY 35W SOUTH, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337, (952) 894-9000) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000.
Safety Rating for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
54637 — STRUCTURE
FASCIA - REAR
30865 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
04589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 04589131AG, 04589243AG . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the...
0200715 — WHEELS
Steering Wheel Off Center.
SB-23-032-15 — EQUIPMENT
2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN AND RAM C/V TRADESMAN: DRIVER FRONT AND/OR PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LATCHES DRAGGING ON DOOR STRIKERS. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES PROCEDURE ON ADJUSTING THE FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER. *CN
23-032-15 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Front Door Latch Striker Dragging And/Or High Door Closing Effort This bulletin involves adjusting the front door latch striker. The customer may describe one or both front door latches dragging on the door strikers and/or higher than expected door closing effort.
23-032-15 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Front Door Latch Striker Dragging And/Or High Door Closing Effort This bulletin involves adjusting the front door latch striker. The customer may describe one or both front door latches dragging on the door strikers and/or higher than expected door closing effort.
23-013-15 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Power Rear Liftgate Intermittently Will Not Open This bulletin involves verifying power liftgate release operation and if necessary, replacing the rear liftgate latch. The rear liftgate intermittently will not open. A clicking noise may be heard when standing behind the vehicle as latch tries to release.
23-013-15 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Power Rear Liftgate Intermittently Will Not Open This bulletin involves verifying power liftgate release operation and if necessary, replacing the rear liftgate latch. The rear liftgate intermittently will not open. A clicking noise may be heard when standing behind the vehicle as latch tries to release.
05-005-14REV.A — SERVICE BRAKES
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
STAR News No. 85 — EQUIPMENT
STAR receives on average 1,000 contacts per day ? that?s 300,000 annual contacts for technical assistance. This same month last year we had over 40,000 open aged > 5 days tickets. As a result of focused efforts to verify vehicles are repaired and close tickets the number is now at...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RAM C/V TRADESMAN
- 2013 RAM C/V TRADESMAN — 5 complaints
- 2014 RAM C/V TRADESMAN — 7 complaints
- 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN (current)
- 2016 RAM C/V TRADESMAN — 0 complaints
Other RAM Models
- RAM 1500 — 15,786 total complaints
- RAM 2500 — 7,223 total complaints
- RAM 3500 — 3,311 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER — 739 total complaints
- RAM 5500 — 194 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER CITY — 139 total complaints
- RAM 4500 — 64 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 2500 — 52 total complaints