2013 RAM C/V TRADESMAN

3 recalls — 5 complaints

14V528000 Sep 4, 2014
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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 P51.
18,245 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
13V283000 Jul 2, 2013
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right s... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
224,264 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
13V283000 Jul 2, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right s... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
224,264 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
ENGINE1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2019
Incident date: May 2, 2019
WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSMISSION AREA DOES A HARD JERK FORWARD FROM 1-2 GEAR. WHEN DOING A HARD STOP ALSO DOES A HARD LUNGE FORWARD WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSE A COUPLE ACCIDENTS. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I EXPERIENCE THE TRUCK DOING THIS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 5, 2018
KEY FOB NOT WORKING THIS IS THE 3RD TIME.
ENGINE Apr 3, 2018
Incident date: Mar 21, 2018
I HAVE A 2013 DODGE RAM TRADESMAN THAT WAS BUILT DEC 12, 2012. LAST 8 OF THE VIN ARE DG509430, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE SAYS AC BYPASS VALVE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL: RAM RECALL # N25, NHTSA COMPLAINT# 13V177000. NOW THE SERVICE DEPT AT DODGE AND THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 3, 2018
Incident date: Mar 21, 2018
I HAVE A 2013 DODGE RAM TRADESMAN THAT WAS BUILT DEC 12, 2012. LAST 8 OF THE VIN ARE DG509430, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE SAYS AC BYPASS VALVE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL: RAM RECALL # N25, NHTSA COMPLAINT# 13V177000. NOW THE SERVICE DEPT AT DODGE AND THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 10, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
2013 RAM C/V COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AT 800 MILES DEALER DETERMINED MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR

RAM C/V TRADESMAN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RAM C/V TRADESMAN across all model years (2013–2015).

5 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

RAM C/V TRADESMAN — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2015 1 2 View
2014 1 7 View
2013 (current) 3 5

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