2019 Ram 1500 Review

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Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

Recall Number: 

25V824000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

C2C, C7C,

Manufactured from: 

2019-09-03 to 2019-10-20

Number of vehicles affected: 

1589

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

Air bags

Recall Number: 

25V298000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

08C

Number of vehicles affected: 

71

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

Recall Number: 

25V010000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

05C, 09C,

Number of vehicles affected: 

6066

Defect Description: 

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 curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Electronic stability control (esc):control module

Recall Number: 

24V653000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

75B

Number of vehicles affected: 

1025432

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Defect Consequence: 

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

Engine and engine cooling

Recall Number: 

23V411000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

66A

Number of vehicles affected: 

80629

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Defect Consequence: 

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments

Recall Number: 

22V904000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

ZB8

Number of vehicles affected: 

1224078

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Defect Consequence: 

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

Recall Number: 

22V406000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

Z46

Number of vehicles affected: 

138645

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Defect Consequence: 

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

Recall Number: 

21V632000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

Y55

Number of vehicles affected: 

212373

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Defect Consequence: 

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

Seat belts:front:retractor

Recall Number: 

20V580000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W67

Number of vehicles affected: 

2114

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Recall Number: 

20V513000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W63

Number of vehicles affected: 

160229

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.

Defect Consequence: 

A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Recall Number: 

20V208000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W25

Number of vehicles affected: 

425599

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Defect Consequence: 

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

20V191000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W30-W37

Number of vehicles affected: 

319610

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Defect Consequence: 

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall Number: 

20V080000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

W06

Number of vehicles affected: 

11

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.

Defect Consequence: 

A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.

Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall Number: 

19V887000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VE1

Manufactured from: 

2019-08-28 to 2019-09-05

Number of vehicles affected: 

34

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Defect Consequence: 

Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.

Steering:electric power assist system

Recall Number: 

19V812000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VB8

Manufactured from: 

2019-08-26 to 2019-09-28

Number of vehicles affected: 

193

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.

Defect Consequence: 

An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.

Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation

Recall Number: 

19V757000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VB1

Manufactured from: 

2013-06-12 to 2019-10-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

107980

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Defect Consequence: 

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall Number: 

19V556000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V83

Manufactured from: 

2018-12-06 to 2019-04-08

Number of vehicles affected: 

237

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Defect Consequence: 

Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.

Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall Number: 

19V448000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V67

Manufactured from: 

2019-03-19 to 2019-03-19

Number of vehicles affected: 

27

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Defect Consequence: 

The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Recall Number: 

19V407000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V61, V71

Manufactured from: 

2017-10-31 to 2019-05-21

Number of vehicles affected: 

295981

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Defect Consequence: 

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.

Power train:driveline:driveshaft

Recall Number: 

19V324000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V48

Manufactured from: 

2018-03-16 to 2018-04-20

Number of vehicles affected: 

10160

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

Defect Consequence: 

A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.

Steering

Recall Number: 

19V201000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V29

Manufactured from: 

2019-02-07 to 2019-02-21

Number of vehicles affected: 

52

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Defect Consequence: 

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery

Recall Number: 

19V142000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V17

Manufactured from: 

2018-11-21 to 2019-01-24

Number of vehicles affected: 

33

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.

Defect Consequence: 

If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.

Corrective Action: 

FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.

Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Recall Number: 

19V067000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V07

Manufactured from: 

2017-10-31 to 2019-01-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

193813

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.

Defect Consequence: 

If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall Number: 

19V051000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V12

Manufactured from: 

2018-11-15 to 2018-11-16

Number of vehicles affected: 

15

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Defect Consequence: 

The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.

Steering:electric power assist system

Recall Number: 

19V020000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V04

Manufactured from: 

2017-10-31 to 2018-10-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

159740

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Recall Number: 

19E059000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

V93

Number of vehicles affected: 

648

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.

Defect Consequence: 

Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.

Seats

Recall Number: 

18V822000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

UB7

Manufactured from: 

2018-09-25 to 2018-09-26

Number of vehicles affected: 

23

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.

Defect Consequence: 

If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.

Power train:axle assembly

Recall Number: 

18V556000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

U88

Manufactured from: 

2018-04-23 to 2018-08-08

Number of vehicles affected: 

4171

Defect Description: 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.

Defect Consequence: 

If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

18V332000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

U49,U59-U6

Manufactured from: 

2014-04-07 to 2018-05-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

4815661

Defect Description: 

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 and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Defect Consequence: 

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.