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2012 Dodge Ram 4500

9 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 13:14
Repair soon Wheels

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

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

Free repair · 447,985 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V398000 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 ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

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

Free repair · 74,811 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V739000 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 ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

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

Free repair · 315,325 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V635000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.

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

Free repair · 36,151 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V527000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.

Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.

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

Free repair · 85 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V344000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

Due to a welding issue with the front axle carrier, the front drive shaft may fracture and result in a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin.

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

Free repair · 5,622 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V239000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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