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2018 RAM 2500 Safety Recalls (10)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2018 RAM 2500.

100% Free Dealer Remedy: Any authorized RAM dealership must perform recall repairs at zero cost to the vehicle owner regardless of warranty status.
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NHTSA ID: 18E096000Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N04360

Safety Consequence / Hazard

The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 16/10/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 19V347000Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

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 i

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increa

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Report Date: 09/05/2019Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V398000Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display w

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 14/06/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V332000Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 17/05/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 19V021000Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut m

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

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Report Date: 25/01/2019Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 17V824000Component: EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 21/12/2017Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V100000Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase t

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 08/02/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V896000Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic con

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 27/11/2024Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 25V010000Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side c

Safety Consequence / Hazard

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 16/01/2025Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 25V592000Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to

Safety Consequence / Hazard

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 11/09/2025Official NHTSA Docket
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Safety recalls apply to specific VIN numbers. You can check the complete 17-character VIN on the federal NHTSA portal to verify if previous owners have had these free repairs completed.

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