NHTSA Campaign 17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 17V821000 covers 30 vehicles and concerns the power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 17V821000 (30)
Ram (30)
- 2009 Ram 1500
- 2011 Ram 1500
- 2012 Ram 1500
- 2013 Ram 1500
- 2014 Ram 1500
- 2015 Ram 1500
- 2016 Ram 1500
- 2017 Ram 1500
- 2011 Ram 2500
- 2012 Ram 2500
- 2013 Ram 2500
- 2014 Ram 2500
- 2015 Ram 2500
- 2016 Ram 2500
- 2017 Ram 2500
- 2013 Ram 3500
- 2014 Ram 3500
- 2015 Ram 3500
- 2016 Ram 3500
- 2017 Ram 3500
- 2013 Ram 4500
- 2014 Ram 4500
- 2015 Ram 4500
- 2016 Ram 4500
- 2017 Ram 4500
- 2013 Ram 5500
- 2014 Ram 5500
- 2015 Ram 5500
- 2016 Ram 5500
- 2017 Ram 5500
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V821000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.