2019-2020 Ram 1500 recall: accelerator pedal
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on August 27, 2020. It covers about 160,229 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 160,229
- reported
- Aug 27, 2020
- owners notified
- Sep 10, 2020
- related complaints
- 67
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
- Risk
- A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
Recall number 20V513000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 67 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 20V513000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Ram 1500 accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 20V513000, reported on August 27, 2020, covers about 160,229 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V513000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
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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