Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #18V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V100000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 2017-2018 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter Includes 180,462 affected units, Vehicle May Rollaway, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 began february 26, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u11.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V100000
Report Received Date: 2018-02-08T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle may rollaway
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 180,462

Details

MFR Campaign Number: U11
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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 began february 26, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u11.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.9

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NHTSA ID: 18V100000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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