NHTSA Recall 18V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V100000; Date: Feb. 8, 2018
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 RAM 1500; 2018 RAM 1500; 2017 RAM 2500; 2018 RAM 2500; 2017 RAM 3500; 2018 RAM 3500; 2017 RAM 4500; 2018 RAM 4500; 2017 RAM 5500; 2018 RAM 5500
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 180,462
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. 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.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the body control module software. Dealers will also test the btsi operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u11.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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