NHTSA recall 17V821000

Power Train · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

December 20, 2017report date

1,482,874units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 2011 Dodge Ram 4500, 2012 Dodge Ram 4500, 2011 Dodge Ram 5500, 2012 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Ram 1500, 2013 Ram 1500, 2014 Ram 1500, 2015 Ram 1500, 2016 Ram 1500, 2017 Ram 1500, 2013 Ram 2500, 2014 Ram 2500, 2015 Ram 2500, 2016 Ram 2500, 2017 Ram 2500, 2013 Ram 3500, 2014 Ram 3500, 2015 Ram 3500, 2016 Ram 3500, 2017 Ram 3500, 2013 Ram 4500, 2014 Ram 4500, 2015 Ram 4500, 2016 Ram 4500, 2017 Ram 4500, 2013 Ram 5500, 2014 Ram 5500, 2015 Ram 5500, 2016 Ram 5500, 2017 Ram 5500.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V821000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.