Ram 1500 Recall: Floormats May Interfere with Accelerator Pedal Return
Chrysler is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 1500 trucks with adjustable pedals because floormats may prevent the accelerator from returning to the idle position, increasing crash risk.
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 risk-of-harm product (accelerator pedal interference) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The recall addresses a defect where, in certain accelerator pedal positions, the driver's floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 1500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Affected units
- 160,229
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 (1)
- 1500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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