Dodge / Ram recall: Power train
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.
What could happen
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Ram 1500 2010–2012
- Dodge Ram 2500 2010–2012
- Dodge Ram 3500 2010–2012
- Dodge Ram 4500 2011–2012
- Dodge Ram 5500 2011–2012
- Ram 1500 2009, 2013–2017
- Ram 2500 2013–2017
- Ram 3500 2013–2017
- Ram 4500 2013–2017
- Ram 5500 2013–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V821000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,482,874
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 31, 2009 to Dec 31, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
- Maker's own recall number
- T79
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 6, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Chrysler / Jeep / Ram recall: Back over prevention May 21, 2026
- Ram recall: Power train May 7, 2026
- Ram recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 16, 2026
- Ram recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.