Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V582000 Reported October 15, 2020

Shifter cable may disconnect from transmission

Prime-time Specialty Vehicles · Power Train · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V582000
Manufacturer Campaign
W00
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
20
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 15, 2020

Defect Summary

Prime-time specialty vehicles (prime-time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6l engines. the transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Safety Consequence

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Prime-time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. owners may contact prime-time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. prime-time's number for this recall is w00.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prime-time Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference recall ID 20V582000 or campaign W00.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V582000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V582000?

NHTSA recall 20V582000 was issued by Prime-time Specialty Vehicles on October 15, 2020. It addresses: Shifter cable may disconnect from transmission. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prime-time Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V582000 or the manufacturer campaign number W00. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.