The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V100000·Announced 2018-02-08

RAM Trucks Recalled for Transmission Shift Interlock Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 RAM trucks because the brake pedal interlock may fail, allowing the vehicle to shift out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission interlock) that creates a risk of unintended rollaway and personal injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English 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 equipped with a column shifter. The recall involves approximately 180,462 vehicles.

The defect occurs when the brake pedal is pushed for prolonged periods while the vehicle is running and in Park. This can cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. When this happens, the transmission can be shifted out of Park into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition. This condition increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation and replace the solenoid as necessary. The recall began on February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 2500, 5500, 1500, 3500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Light Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
180,462

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • 2500
  • 5500
  • 1500
  • 3500
  • 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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