Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, And 5500 Cab Chassis Vehicles, 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.
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
2500
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V100000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Chrysler Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Update The Body Control Module Software. Dealers Will Also Test The Btsi Operation, Replacing The Solenoid As Necessary. The Recall Began February 26, 2018. Owners May Contact Chrysler Customer Service At 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’S Number For This Recall Is U11.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)
Start Of Manufacture
20170101
End Of Manufacture
20180110
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
180462
Date Owners Notified
20180226
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20180208
Make Campaign Number
U11