Nearly 1.5 million RAM trucks have been voluntarily recalled by the company due to a “faulty interlock in the transmission.”
The interlock can malfunction, causing the truck to shift out of park without applying the brake pedal or even requiring a key in the ignition. Obviously, a parked truck that can start rolling at any minute is a serious danger and poses a great risk for crash. So far, the defect is potentially linked to seven injuries and what the automaker is calling a “small number” of accidents.
Trucks affected by the recall include;
- 2010-2017 Ram 2500 Pickup
- 2010-2017 Ram 3500 Pickup
- 2010-2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
- 2010-2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
- 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cabs (less than 10k lbs)
- 2009-2017 Ram 1500 Pickups
*Only trucks equipped with with a steering column-mounted shifter are involved. All 2017 trucks built after December 31, 2016 are excluded.
RESOLUTION
To fix the defect, RAM plans to restore the faulty interlock to ensure proper shifting. While carowners wait for repairs, they should ALWAYS use the emergency parking brake and never leave children unattended in or near parked trucks.
To find out if your vehicle is affected, or to check for any other outstanding recalls, enter your car’s VIN on the NHTSA recall website.
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