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Dodge Ram 5500 · 2012

9 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V821000·2017-12-20

    FCA Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Transmission Shift Interlock Defect

    FCA is recalling specific Ram trucks because the brake transmission shift interlock pin may stick, allowing the vehicle to shift out of park without the brake pedal or key, increasing rollaway risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 2500, 4500, 3500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V739000·2016-10-13

    Chrysler Recalls 74,811 Vehicles for Alternator Failure and Fire Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 74,811 Dodge and RAM vehicles because a faulty alternator may fail, causing the vehicle to stall or catch fire.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM CHARGER POLICE, 5500, 4500, 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V635000·2014-10-08

    Chrysler Recalls 2010-2014 Ram Trucks for Diesel Fuel Heater Fire Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2010-2014 Ram trucks because diesel fuel heater connectors may overheat, potentially causing fuel leaks and fire.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 5500, 4500, redundant 4500, redundant 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V527000·2013-11-06

    Chrysler Recalls 2008-2012 RAM Trucks for Tie Rod Assembly Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks because the left tie rod assembly may break, potentially causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE redundant 5500, RAM 5500, redundant 4500, RAM 4500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V344000·2013-08-06

    Chrysler Recalls 2012 Dodge Ram Trucks Due to Transmission Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a loose snap ring in the transmission may cause a loss of power transfer, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V239000·2013-06-04

    Chrysler Recalls 2012 Dodge Ram Trucks Due to Front Axle Fracture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling 5,622 model year 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks because a welding defect may cause the front drive shaft to fracture, potentially leading to a loss of motive power and increased crash risk.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE RAM 5500, RAM 4500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V398000·2021-05-27

    RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles recalled for wheel stud failure

    Chrysler is recalling RAM trucks because incorrect manual torque specifications can cause wheel studs to over-tighten, break, and lead to wheel separation and possible crashes.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 5500, 3500, 4500, RAM 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V824000·2017-12-21

    Chrysler Recalls Vehicles with Defective Kidde Fire Extinguishers

    Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles equipped with specific Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, posing injury risks.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM, JEEP DURANGO, CHALLENGER, RAM 1500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V459000·2015-07-22

    Chrysler Recalls Ram Trucks Due to Air Bag Wiring Harness Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2012-2014 Ram trucks because a steering wheel wiring harness may rub against the air bag retainer, potentially causing unexpected air bag deployment.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, RAM RAM 5500, 4500, RAM 4500, RAM 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • PE11009 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
  • PE08052 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
  • EA06004 Engineering Analysis · open · steering
  • EA05018 Engineering Analysis · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  • PE05056 Preliminary Evaluation · steering
  • PE05027 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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