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2015 Ram 1500

17 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 when you can Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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

Free repair · 80,629 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

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

0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

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

Free repair · 138,645 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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.

The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

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

Free repair · 212,373 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V632000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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

Free repair · 58,016 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

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

0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system.

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

Free repair · 107,980 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks.

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

Free repair · 1,103,209 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

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

Free repair · 1,149,223 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V486000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

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

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.

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

Free repair · 4,815,661 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

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

Free repair · 1,021,279 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V302000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.

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

Free repair · 440 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V167000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.

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

Free repair · 61,859 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V661000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.

The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

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

Free repair · 188,047 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V534000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.

The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.

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

Free repair · 1,655 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V517000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical

Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

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

Free repair · 1,416,903 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

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

Free repair · 667,441 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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