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2012 Dodge Ram 1500

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Fire risk Fuel system

If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 218,617 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V160000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Equipment

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,791 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,482,874 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy.

The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,059,444 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 278,674 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V038000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

If installed, the incorrectly sized spare tire may unexpectedly activate the electronic stability control (esc) system, altering the effectiveness of the esc system, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles have a spare tire that does not match the specifications listed on the tire placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 129 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V192000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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