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2009-2017 Dodge RAM 1500, Dodge RAM 2500 and others recall: column shift

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on December 20, 2017. It covers about 1,482,874 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,482,874
reported
Dec 20, 2017
owners notified
Feb 26, 2018
related complaints
1,825

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V821000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,825 complaints about transmission problems.

2010 Dodge RAM 15002011 Dodge RAM 15002012 Dodge RAM 15002010 Dodge RAM 25002011 Dodge RAM 25002012 Dodge RAM 25002012 Dodge RAM 3500

Questions about recall 17V821000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2017 Dodge RAM 1500, Dodge RAM 2500 and others column shift?

Yes. Recall 17V821000, reported on December 20, 2017, covers about 1,482,874 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V821000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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