NHTSA Campaign 17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Dec 20, 2017 · 1,482,874 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2010 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2011 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2012 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2010 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2011 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2012 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2010 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2011 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2012 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 4500 | 2011 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 4500 | 2012 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 5500 | 2011 | 1,482,874 |
| DODGE | RAM 5500 | 2012 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2009 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2010 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2013 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2014 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2015 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2016 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2017 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2010 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2013 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2014 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2015 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2016 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2017 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2010 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2013 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2014 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2015 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2016 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2017 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2013 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2014 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2015 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2016 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2017 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2013 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2014 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2015 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2016 | 1,482,874 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2017 | 1,482,874 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V821000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.