Dodge RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500 and 6 more (2009-2017): Power train
Recall 17V821000 · Dec 20, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,482,874
vehicles affected
1,482,874
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V821000
- Date
- Dec 20, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,482,874
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Lever and linkage > Column shift
- Model years
- 2009-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
10 models, 39 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V821000?
10 models: Dodge Ram 1500 (2010-2012), Dodge Ram 2500 (2010-2012), Dodge Ram 3500 (2010-2012) and 7 more, about 1.48 million vehicles in all.
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.