The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E020000·Announced 2020-04-09

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Rear Bed Step Kits for Ram Trucks

Chrysler is recalling Mopar Rear Bed Step Kits for Ram heavy-duty trucks because the bed step may fail during side loading, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

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 component that may fail, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling specific Mopar Rear Bed Step Kits, part numbers 82215842AD and 82215842AC, sold as accessory equipment for Ram heavy-duty trucks. The recall involves 1,252 units.

The defect is that in certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use. A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. 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
STRUCTURE recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Truck Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
1,252

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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