Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
218,617
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-08
Owners notified
2018-05-02
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
Safety risk
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,482,874
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-02-26
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Safety risk
If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Manufacturer remedy
On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE A NOISE (GROWL, GRIND) COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE BEARING WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE.
Safety risk
A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL AN OIL PORT INSERT INTO THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
215
85,000 mi
Power train
170
45,000 mi
Engine
154
100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
131
97,000 mi
Unknown or other
46
72,600 mi
Steering
44
69,000 mi
Suspension
27
65,000 mi
Exterior lighting
26
62,000 mi
Service brakes
23
58,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
20
39,000 mi
Structure: body
15
69,100 mi
Air bags
14
75,557 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
12
85,000 mi
Wheels
10
72,917 mi
Suspension: rear
9
3,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
8
141,520 mi
Structure
8
40,706 mi
Tires
6
15,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
6
50,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
5
108,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
5
6,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
4
100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
4
2,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling
3
10,630 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
3
56,250 mi
Seat belts
3
12,000 mi
Seats
3
300 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
86,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights
2
20,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
2
5 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
2
7 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
2
77,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
2
10,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
2
40,000 mi
Child seat
1
40,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
90,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring
1
78,814 mi
Electrical system: wiring: relays/solenoids
1
102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1
50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
56,000 mi
Equipment
1
40,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1
6,800 mi
Power train: axle assembly
1
—
Power train: driveline
1
6,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
1
25,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
113,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
—
Traction control system
1
2,300 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
2,000 mi
The 2010 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.