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2016 Ram 2500

12 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 Air bags

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

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

Free repair · 6,066 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V010000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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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 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 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.

Free repair · 795,575 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V021000 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 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.

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

Free repair · 443,874 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V562000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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.

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

Free repair · 1,765 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V499000 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 when you can Electrical system

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

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

Free repair · 41 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V592000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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