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.
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Repair soon Steering
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
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Repair soon Wheels
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
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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.
Repair soon Steering
If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Repair when you can Electrical system
Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.