Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Dodge RAM VAN

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V555000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
576,418
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-04
Owners notified
2007-12-24

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Safety risk

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system385,720 mi
Steering3138,300 mi
Unknown or other3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system335,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood26,057 mi
Power train2105,000 mi
Service brakes2100,000 mi
Tires: valve2—
Air bags1105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly135,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine148,000 mi
Exterior lighting1100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly16,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch160,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift187,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly121,500 mi
Structure: body144,000 mi
Suspension144,000 mi
Suspension: front121,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core131,000 mi
Wheels1100,000 mi

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 3 times as many 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.