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2013 Ram 3500

16 open recalls

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

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  • 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 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 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 ↗
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 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.

Free repair · 149,080 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V541000 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 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 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 ↗
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 when you can Exterior lighting

Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic.

The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

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

Free repair · 1,069 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V240000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

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

Free repair · 17,411 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V237000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.

The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover.

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

Free repair · 6,143 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V122000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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