Model year record

2019 Ram 1500

29 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,720 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V495000

Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

Component: Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,271,294
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-07-30
Owners notified: 2026-08-18

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V824000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component: Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,589
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-12-01
Owners notified: 2025-12-18

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V298000

Air bags

Component: Air bags
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 71
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-05-08
Owners notified: 2025-05-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V010000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component: Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 6,066
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-01-16
Owners notified: 2025-02-13

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V653000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

Component: Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,025,432
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-09-05
Owners notified: 2024-09-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V411000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 80,629
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-06-08
Owners notified: 2023-10-31

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V904000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component: Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 1,224,078
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-12-08
Owners notified: 2022-12-22

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Safety risk

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V406000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 138,645
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-06-09
Owners notified: 2024-01-11

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Safety risk

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V632000

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator

Component: Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected: 212,373
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-08-12
Owners notified: 2022-05-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Safety risk

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V580000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 2,114
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-09-24
Owners notified: 2020-11-12

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V191000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component: Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 319,610
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-09-10
Owners notified: 2020-04-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V513000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 160,229
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-08-27
Owners notified: 2020-09-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.

Safety risk

A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V208000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 425,599
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-04-09
Owners notified: 2020-04-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V080000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Component: Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 11
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-02-13
Owners notified: 2020-03-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V887000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Component: Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 34
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-12-12
Owners notified: 2020-01-09

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety risk

Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V812000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component: Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 193
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-11-14
Owners notified: 2019-12-12

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V757000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 107,980
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-10-24
Owners notified: 2020-04-16

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Safety risk

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V556000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 237
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-07-26
Owners notified: 2019-08-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V448000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component: Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 27
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-06-13
Owners notified: 2019-06-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V407000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 295,981
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-05-31
Owners notified: 2019-06-20

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Safety risk

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V324000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component: Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 10,160
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-04-25
Owners notified: 2019-06-13

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

Safety risk

A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V201000

Steering

Component: Steering
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 52
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-03-14
Owners notified: 2019-04-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Safety risk

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V142000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component: Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 33
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-02-28
Owners notified: 2019-03-15

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.

Safety risk

If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V067000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 193,813
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-02-05
Owners notified: 2019-02-25

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.

Safety risk

If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V020000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component: Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 159,740
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-01-24
Owners notified: 2019-02-11

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V051000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component: Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 15
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-01-24
Owners notified: 2019-03-07

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Safety risk

The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V822000

Seats

Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 23
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-11-20
Owners notified: 2018-12-20

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.

Safety risk

If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V556000

Power train: axle assembly

Component: Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,171
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-08-23
Owners notified: 2018-09-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.

Safety risk

If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V332000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 4,815,661
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-17
Owners notified: 2018-06-04

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	492	19,000 mi
Steering	413	25,600 mi
Engine	302	25,000 mi
Unknown or other	280	8,800 mi
Power train	242	11,000 mi
Service brakes	147	5,888 mi
Air bags	114	25,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	98	16,400 mi
Visibility/wiper	79	13,700 mi
Structure: body	75	17,850 mi
Vehicle speed control	61	5,000 mi
Seat belts	42	30,000 mi
Suspension	40	9,255 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	26	75,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	25	72,000 mi
Exterior lighting	23	8,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	20	22,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	18	13,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	18	22,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	18	22,000 mi
Wheels	17	1,800 mi
Fuel system, diesel	16	33,000 mi
Seats	16	9,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling	14	36,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	13	6,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	12	70,000 mi
Visibility	11	55,000 mi
Structure	8	36,803 mi
Lane departure: warning	6	13,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	6	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	58,000 mi
Tires	5	14,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	4	63,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	3	—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	3	37,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: sun visor	3	71,000 mi
Back over prevention	2	—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	2	—
Electrical system: ignition	2	16,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module	2	98,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold	2	50,000 mi
Parking brake	2	45,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	125,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	122,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	2	6,500 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard	2	95,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	700 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle: throttle position sensor (TPS)	2	50,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	—
Back over prevention: automatic system braking	1	4,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	1	32,983 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	71,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	90 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	63,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	7,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	14,670 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	7,419 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	12,000 mi
Other/unknown	1	1,900 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software	1	5,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	45,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	54,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	49,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	42,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	43,458 mi

The 2018 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA23001High pressure fuel pump failure

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

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.