Ram 3500 2016

• Recall 214297 [USA]: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
  Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2015-2020 ram 1500 classic, 2015-2016 ram 3500, and ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 ram 3500 cab chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
  dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the sabic assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on october 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 26, 2022. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is y55.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 207959 [USA]: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
  Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2012-2021 ram 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the service and owner's manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
  dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Campaign y36 owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Campaign y26 owner notification letters were mailed on december 1, 2021. Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us's numbers for this recall are y26 and y36.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 142713 [USA]: If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before april 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On august 29, 2019 chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began may 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on october 18, 2019. Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us's number for this recall is v44. Note: 2015-2017 my ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under nhtsa recall 18v-486 for this issue.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 138218 [USA]: A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2013-2018 ram 3500 and 2014-2018 ram 3500 chassis cab and ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began march 22, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v06.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 128802 [USA]: The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
  Streetcar orv llc (streetcar) is recalling certain american expedition vehicles (aev) 3" dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers n0436000 and n0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 ram 2500 and 3500hd trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle.
  streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began december 3, 2018. Owners may contact aev customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 126864 [USA]: If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began september 17, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u74.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 132261 [USA]: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2018 dodge journey, charger and durango, ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 cab chassis and 5500 cab chassis, jeep cherokee and grand cherokee and chrysler 300, 2014-2019 ram 1500, 2015-2018 dodge challenger, 2015-2017 chrysler 200, 2016-2018 ram 3500 cab chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 chrysler pacifica and 2018 jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began june 4, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 134809 [USA]: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling various dodge, chrysler, and ram vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v824-0103.Pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.Pdf
  chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began february 14, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.Kidde.Com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is t82.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 127847 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 130939 [USA]: The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2013-2017 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, equipped with cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engines that have concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, 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 t51.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 131514 [USA]: If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Streetcar orv llc, dba american expedition vehicles (aev) is recalling certain 2013-2017 ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by aev to be equipped with cast aluminum katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
  aev will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2017. Owners may contact aev customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 125675 [USA]: If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 ram 1500, ram 2500, and 2014-2016 ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the occupant restraint controller (orc). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the orc software, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t25.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 119078 [USA]: If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the driver may be unable to place the vehicle in park, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 ram 3500 trucks manufactured july 24, 2015, through january 7, 2016, and 2016 ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured july 24, 2015, through october 8, 2015. The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s48.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 111975 [USA]: If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling aftermarket mopar canvas seat covers for certain 2012-2016 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These mopar canvas seat covers were sold through chrysler dealerships beginning october 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
  chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on july 1, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s30.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 111737 [USA]: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
  Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis and 4500/5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured july 31, 2015, to august 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7l cummins diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ecm) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
  chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ecm, free of charge. The recall began on december 21, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r52.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2021511 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly. If this happens, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly. Safety risk: a side curtain airbag inflator that ruptures could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: fca canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the side curtain airbags, as necessary.

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• Recall 2021336 [Canada]: Wheels
  Issue: on certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: this recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts. Safety risk: a wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle. Corrective action: fca canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual.

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• Recall 2020312 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: this recall is for certain replacement parts for use on ram heavy duty trucks that were sold by dealer parts departments. This recall is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. If the outboard steering linkage jam nut is not welded according to the dealer service instructions for safety recall v06, it could loosen and allow one end of the drag link to separate from the adjuster sleeve. A drag link separation can result in a loss of steering control. The following 4x4 style steering system parts are included in this recall: drag link assembly (part # 68369907aa) jam nut (part # 06510749aa and part # 06510750aa) drag link outer (part # 68111301aa) drag link adjuster (part #68111302aa) drag link inner (part # 68111304aa) safety risk: a loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: fca canada will notify potential owners using dealer sales records. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the drag link assembly. If the drag link is not welded but the jam nuts are properly tightened, the nuts will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the nuts are not properly tightened, the drag link assembly will be assessed for replacement. If a component or assembly is returned, fca will reimburse the customer.

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• Recall 2019441 [Canada]: Structure
  Issue: on certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: this is an expansion of recall u74 (transport canada recall 2018-398). Safety risk: cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2019-221

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• Recall 2019420 [Canada]: Other
  Issue: this recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by vitro automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: this is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. Safety risk: glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: the company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “dot 287” along with the lettering “vmr” (replacement market) and a date code that is before july 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or [email protected] to arrange for replacement of the glass.

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• Recall 2019221 [Canada]: Structure
  Issue: note: this recall is superseded by recall 2019441. Please see recall 2019441 for more information. On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: this is an expansion of recall u74 (transport canada recall 2018-398). Safety risk: cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism.

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• Recall 2019038 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain trucks, a nut in the steering system could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. This problem affects trucks equipped with a 4x4 style steering system. Safety risk: a loss of steering control would increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the outboard steering linkage jam nut. If the nut is properly tightened, it will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the nut is not properly tightened, the drag link assembly will be replaced.

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• Recall 2018398 [Canada]: Structure
  Certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate may experience unintended opening of the tailgate. If this occurs while driving, unrestrained cargo could fall out of the box and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will modify the locking mechanism.

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• Recall 2018230 [Canada]: Accessories
  Fca canada has determined that some mopar gooseneck trailer hitch ball kits may not fully seat and lock into the truck hardware as intended. This can be caused by dirt and/or debris accumulation on top of the gooseneck ball mount, in the mounting hole and/or tolerance stack-up. If this occurs, the gooseneck ball may appear to be locked in place when it is not. If the gooseneck ball is not locked in place, under certain driving conditions it may detach from the truck. Affected parts are the mopar 2 5/16‘’ gooseneck ball kit part number 82213631 and mopar 3” gooseneck ball kit part number 82213632. Correction: fca canada will conduct a voluntary field action on all affected parts. The remedy for this condition is currently under development. Note: this field action is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act.

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• Recall 2017663 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles equipped with the roadside emergency kit containing a kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the suspect kidde fire extinguisher with a new kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.Kidde.Com.

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• Recall 2017659 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the park (p) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the btsi as necessary. The body control module (bcm) will also be updated.

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• Recall 2017441 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7 litre diesel engines, the water pump could fail. This could result in an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the water pump with a new one.

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• Recall 2017250 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles equipped with occupant restraint controllers (“orc”) with roll rate sensing, under certain external conditions, a fault may be set relating to rollover sensing that will illuminate the airbag warning light and disable rollover sensing until the vehicle is restarted. A loss of airbags and seatbelt pretensioner deployment when warranted during a rollover crash may increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: dealers will reprogram the orc.

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• Recall 2016337 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain cab chassis trucks, due to a defect in the transfer case, the rear main output shaft could fracture. This could result in a loss of motive power, which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash. This would also cause a loss of park functionality when in two wheel drive, potentially leading to unintended vehicle movement. These issues could result in injury and/or damage to property correction: dealers will replace the transfer case. Note: the vehicle will remain operable in four wheel drive.

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• Recall 2016214 [Canada]: Accessories
  *** this notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the motor vehicle safety act *** certain mopar canvas seat covers, sold as aftermarket parts, may not be compatible with vehicles equipped with seat thorax airbags and could impede deployment. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a side impact crash where seat thorax airbag deployment is warranted. Correction: fca canada will notify owners who may have purchased the mopar canvas seat covers, and advise them to remove the covers and return them for a refund.

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• Recall 2015421 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7l cummins diesel engines, during production, the engine control module (ecm) could have been damaged and result in an internal short to ground within the ecm. This could result in a loss of motive power which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the suspect ecm.

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• Steering loss due to linkage separation investigation # EA19004

  On december 17, 2018, nhtsas office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation (pe) 18-016 to investigate two complaints alleging the steering system failed on model year (my) 2015 and 2016 ram 2500 manufactured by fca us, llc (fca). Both vehicles were equipped with four-wheel drive and both failures occurred while the vehicle was in operation. The failures were allegedly due to the separation of the drag link, a steering linkage that connects between the right front steering knuckle and the pitman arm on the steering box output shaft. The separation occurred at a threaded coupler within the drag link intended to be used for adjusting the length of the linkage during routine maintenance (alignment) of the steering system. Once separation occurs, turning the steering wheel has no effect, and there is no way for the driver to control or maintain the direction of the vehicle.In the course of pe18-016, it was ascertained that the same threaded coupler was utilized on two different drag link designs fca manufactured on my 2013-2018 ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. Fca refers to the designs as either 4x2 or 4x4 style drag links. In both designs, the coupler is prevented from turning on the drag link via two jam nuts that are tightened against the coupler. In its response to nhtsas march 15, 2019, information request (ir) letter, fca identified 48 incidents alleging separation of the steering linkage at the coupler resulting in a loss of steering control. Of those, 13 involved a crash, one of which resulted in an injury. All of the separations involved the 4x4 style drag link. Additionally, fcas ir response makes reference to over 300 4x4 style equipped vehicles that experienced, or may have experienced loosening of one or more coupler jam nuts.On january 25, 2019, fca submitted a defect information report (dir) initiating nhtsa recall no. 19v-021. In its dir, fca stated that the outboard jam nut in certain my 2013-2018 ram 2500 and 3500 could loosen potentially resulting in damage to the coupler and/or drag link threading allowing one end of the drag link to separate. The dir notes that drag link separation results in loss of steering control, which in turn can cause a crash without warning. Fcas dir did not identify a root cause for the defect, however it posits that an improperly torqued outboard jam nut could loosen, and with long-term vehicle use, cause damage to the outer link bar and/or coupler threads due to relative motion between the two components. The scope of recall 19v-021 included vehicles equipped with the 4x4 style drag link only.Also discussed in its ir response, fca noted that the 4x2 style drag link contains a design difference (the outboard portion of the drag link is straight while the 4x4 style contains a bend) which it suggests may result in differences in the mechanical (bending) loads presented at the coupler and jam nut interface.Moreover the dir states that "while root cause of the 4x4 style defect has not been established, fca us believes that bending loads on the drag link is, at least, a causal contributing factor."as further evidence supporting its belief the 4x2 style drag link does not pose an unreasonable risk, fca cites no reports alleging 4x2 style separation as well as only three reports of loosening of jam nuts, two of which resulted in loosening that provided clear and obvious warning to the vehicle operator, indicating a different failure mode. During the ea, odi will continue to monitor the subject 4x2 style vehicles for evidence of field failures. Additionally, and in conjunction with nhtsas vehicle research and test center, odi intends to more thoroughly study potential root cause(s) of the 4x4 style defect mechanism, and if identified, will seek to determine if the 4x2 drag link is susceptible to the same mechanism(s).Nhtsa will also evaluate the long-term suitability of the recall remedy fca has implemented for nhtsa recall no. 19v-021.
  

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Truck is burning through a quart and half of oil every 1000 miles it appears, but there are no leaks under the vehicle or on the oil pan. Appears to be an issue with the turbo seals. The truck give no warning that the oil is low while driving. When low it does not show up on the dipstick at all.

Master cylinder failure. Luckily did not have an accident. Complete braking failure while moving on a flat surface no warnings. Bay dodge in panama city, fl has been performing oil changes and servicing on a regular basis and noted no issues. Replaced master cylinder at bob pforte dodge in marianna.

Master cylinder failure. Luckily did not have an accident. Complete braking failure while moving on a flat surface no warnings. Bay dodge in panama city, fl has been performing oil changes and servicing on a regular basis and noted no issues. Replaced master cylinder at bob pforte dodge in marianna.

When accelerating from a full stop, the truck accelerates for less than one second. After the short burst of acceleration, it stops even though the accelerator pedal position has not changed. There is now zero acceleration for one to three seconds, leaving the truck in a potentially dangerous position. The acceleration comes back within one to three seconds and the truck drives normally after that. When you come to a full stop at a stop light or stop sign, the behavior repeats and the delay seems to decrease as the truck 'warms up'. This behavior was verified by two drivers and multiple technicians at a local dealership who are unable to identify the cause of the problem but recognize the potential danger that can be caused by the problem. The dealer has had the truck for almost one month trying to solve and continue to verify the existence and danger associated with the issue. Chrysler's star team has also been working with the dealership for the entire month and a root cause has still not been identified.

When accelerating from a full stop, the truck accelerates for less than one second. After the short burst of acceleration, it stops even though the accelerator pedal position has not changed. There is now zero acceleration for one to three seconds, leaving the truck in a potentially dangerous position. The acceleration comes back within one to three seconds and the truck drives normally after that. When you come to a full stop at a stop light or stop sign, the behavior repeats and the delay seems to decrease as the truck 'warms up'. This behavior was verified by two drivers and multiple technicians at a local dealership who are unable to identify the cause of the problem but recognize the potential danger that can be caused by the problem. The dealer has had the truck for almost one month trying to solve and continue to verify the existence and danger associated with the issue. Chrysler's star team has also been working with the dealership for the entire month and a root cause has still not been identified.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 3500. The contact stated that the gear shifter detached while shifting out of park. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v495000 (power train) and 17v821000 (power train) at tacoma dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 s. Tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409) however, the repairs failed to fix or prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,799.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 3500. The contact stated that the gear shifter detached while shifting out of park. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v495000 (power train) and 17v821000 (power train) at tacoma dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 s. Tacoma way, tacoma, wa 98409) however, the repairs failed to fix or prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,799.

Purchased vehicle new from marshall dodge in oct. 2016. I have just realized that my spare tire is a different size. On the ground i have (4) lt285/60r20e.. And as a spare i have a lt275/70r18e. This is the way the vehicle came from dodge. I do not feel safe if i would have to use the different size spare, especially pulling a 40ft. 5th wheel camper. I have talked to the dealership and fca case management and told that this is normal, and i would not have any problems. My case number is 76379630 . I also feel that would not be good on the transfer case and differential. Could you please advise me on this problem ? Is this safe as ram has advised me ? *tr

Purchased vehicle new from marshall dodge in oct. 2016. I have just realized that my spare tire is a different size. On the ground i have (4) lt285/60r20e.. And as a spare i have a lt275/70r18e. This is the way the vehicle came from dodge. I do not feel safe if i would have to use the different size spare, especially pulling a 40ft. 5th wheel camper. I have talked to the dealership and fca case management and told that this is normal, and i would not have any problems. My case number is 76379630 . I also feel that would not be good on the transfer case and differential. Could you please advise me on this problem ? Is this safe as ram has advised me ? *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0456 [3] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P0070 [1] Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
• P0073 [1] Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
• P20EE [1] SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
• P0401 [1] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
• P0234 [1] Engine Turbocharger/Supercharger Overboost Condition
• P2281 [1] Air Leak Between MAF and Throttle Body
• P207F [3] Reductant Quality Performance
• P2122 [2] Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Low
• P2127 [2] Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Low
• P0572 [2] Cruise Control/Brake Switch A Circuit Low
• C0042 [2] Brake Pedal Position Sensor "Circuit A" (Subfault)
• P2757 [3] Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
• B1290 [2] Servo Motor Potentiometer Airintake Right Circuit Short To Battery
• B1291 [2] Servo Motor Potentiometer Airintake Right Circuit Short To Ground
• B1292 [2] Battery Power Relay Circuit Failure
• B1293 [2] Battery Power Relay Circuit Open
• B1295 [2] Battery Power Relay Circuit Short To Ground
• B1296 [2] Power Supply Sensor Circuit Failure
• B1297 [2] Power Supply Sensor Circuit Open
• B1298 [2] Power Supply Sensor Circuit Short To Battery
• B128E [2] B128E
• B128F [2] B128F
• P06DD [2] Engine oil pressure control – circuit performance problem
• P2609 [3] Intake Air Heater System Performance
• P0542 [3] Intake Air Heater "A" Circuit High
• P1524 [2] Intake Manifold Runner Control (Stuck Closed)
• P57FA [1] P57FA
• U0184 [1] Lost Communication With Radio
• C1581 [1] C1581
• C151D [1] C151D
• C1494 [1] C1494
• P0340 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
• P0344 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1)
• P0335 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
• P0345 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
• P0349 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2)
• P0365 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1)
• P0369 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1)
• P0390 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 2)
• P0394 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2)
• C1266 [1] ABS Valve Power Relay Circuit Failure
• B1A10 [1] B1A10
• B1A11 [1] B1A11
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0306 [1] Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected