2011 Ram 1500 Recalls
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| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080528 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V160000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame 'T-Slot' bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground. |
| Consequence | If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080528 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V821000 |
| Summary | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20091201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V038000 |
| Summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion ***** may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the ***** and companion flange. |
| Consequence | If the rear axle pinion ***** loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning. |
| Remedy | On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion ***** retainer, free of charge. 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 N08. |
| Notes | This campaign is an expansion of a recall campaign 12V-474.Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2011 Ram 1500 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2011 Ram 1500 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2011 Ram 1500 has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2011 Ram 1500 recalls?
A: The 2011 Ram 1500 recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
A: Yes, the 2011 Ram 1500 has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2011 Ram 1500 recalls?
A: The 2011 Ram 1500 recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
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