2011 Dodge Ram 3500: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500. The newest campaign is 17V821000. NHTSA received the report on 20 Dec 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V821000, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 2,387,523 units in total.
- 17V821000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
- 16V739000Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- 14V635000Fuel System, Diesel
- 13V529000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- 11V350000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
17V821000Received . 1,482,874 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, 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, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T79. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V739000Received . 74,811 units.
Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S68. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14V635000Received . 315,325 units.
Fuel System, Diesel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number P65. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V529000Received . 271,733 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.
Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V350000Received . 242,780 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L16. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Engineering analysis | Electrical overstress | Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 19 Apr 2019 | 19 Sep 2024 | 20V024 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2011 Dodge Ram 3500: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/dodge/ram-3500/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
- 2,387,523 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Ram 3500 have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Dodge Ram 3500, model years 1991 to 2012. 5 of them name the 2011 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.