2013 Ram 1500: recalls and complaints

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• 19V3470009 May 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch
• 17V82100020 Dec 2017Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
• 17V3020009 May 2017Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
• 15V46100023 Jul 2015Equipment / Electrical / Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
• 15V45900022 Jul 2015Air Bags / Frontal
• 15V46000022 Jul 2015Air Bags / Side/Window
• 13V6100006 Dec 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 13V2870002 Jul 2013Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 13V2370004 Jun 2013Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
• 13V1770007 May 2013Engine and Engine Cooling
• 13V1280003 Apr 2013Parking Brake

1. 19V347000Received 9 May 2019. 1,103,209 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V44. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 May 2019.

2. 17V821000Received 20 Dec 2017. 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: 26 Feb 2018.

3. 17V302000Received 9 May 2017. 1,021,279 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2017.

4. 15V461000Received 23 Jul 2015. 1,416,903 units.

   Equipment / Electrical / Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number R40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Aug 2015.

5. 15V459000Received 22 Jul 2015. 1,059,444 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number R36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2015.

6. 15V460000Received 22 Jul 2015. 667,441 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number R23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2015.

7. 13V610000Received 6 Dec 2013. 4,194 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N65. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2014.

8. 13V287000Received 2 Jul 2013. 45,896 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2013.

9. 13V237000Received 4 Jun 2013. 17,411 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2013.

10. 13V177000Received 7 May 2013. 498 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.

    Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2013.

11. 13V128000Received 3 Apr 2013. 6,574 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N22.

    Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2013.

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1. 20092
2. 201311
3. 201416
4. 201517
5. 201616
6. 201713
7. 201815
8. 201929
9. 202014
10. 202115
11. 202216
12. 202311
13. 20246
14. 20258
15. 20267

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Ram 1500?

6,825,723 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ram 1500 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 95 recall campaigns for the Ram 1500, model years 2009 to 2026. 11 of them name the 2013 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Ram 1500 open?

2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 4 that name this model year.