2014 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,767 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 98 involved a crash and 24 involved a fire. 88 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
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.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 2019
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.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 9, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V302000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowAug 21, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
Campaign 15V534000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesAug 14, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
Campaign 15V517000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
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.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 22, 2015
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.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 22, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, shock absorberJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
Campaign 14V392000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.
If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.
Campaign 14V161000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelOct 17, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
Campaign 13V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, May 14, 2018
VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR ALL AIRBAG RELATED RECALLS IN THE PAST. AT APPROXIMATELY 53,000 MILES, MY SRS LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON AND 'SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM" MESSAGE DISPLAYS ON DASH. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL OR WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD NO AND DEALERSHIP WANTS $150 TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE ON RAM PICK-UPS. BECAUSE THE LIGHT COMES ON FOR A DAY OR SO AND GOES OUT FOR SEVERAL DAYS, I AM WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO STAY ON CONSTANTLY TO PREVENT MYSELF FROM HAVING TO PAY $150 MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE THERE IS NO ACTIVE FAULT WHEN I DROP IT OFF. BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AIRBAG RELATED RECALL DUE TO WIRING, THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THEIR AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE FAULT THAT I AM GETTING FROM MY PERSONAL OBDII SCANNER IS "OPEN CIRCUIT ON FRONT DRIVERS SQUIB #2". LIGHT COMES ON WHEN RANDOMLY, EITHER AT FIRST START IF THE DAY, OR AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE. LIGHT AND WARNING GOES OFF IN THE SAME CONDITIONS (RANDOMLY). NEW AIRBAG COSTS $795 AND CLOCK-SPRING IS $295. THESE COSTS ARE FOR PARTS ONLY AND UNACCEPTABLE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD TRUCK WITH 53,000 MILES.
Air bags, Apr 24, 2018
SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF
Air bags, Seat belts, Mar 13, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTIFICATIONS CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), 15V534000 (AIR BAGS), AND 17V302000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLIED TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO LOANER VEHICLE OPTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Air bags, Feb 8, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT ROLLED AWAY WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT FOOT (SEVERE BRUISING FROM THE HEEL TO THE TOE) IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. ALLEN SAMUELS CHRYSLER IN ARANSAS PASS, TEXAS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. *TT *TR
Air bags, Jan 17, 2018
TAKATA RECALL ACTIVE RECALL - DATED DECEMBER 20, 2017 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17V-821 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER T79 NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AS OF YET EXCEPT THE GREAT CONCERN OF A SAFETY RISK NOT BEING RESOLVED! DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED OR HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARD TO A REPAIR FOR THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!
Air bags, Jan 9, 2018
EVERY YEAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. THE WIRE IN OR AROUND THE DRIVE SEAT GET CHAFFED. I AM FORCED TO PAY FOR THE SAME REPAIR OVER AND OVER.
Air bags, Dec 24, 2017, crash
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN A 70MPH ZONE IN THE RAIN. TRUCK HYDROPLANE AND I SPUN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND IMPACTED A CEMENT WALL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE SEAT AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN ME HITTING THE DOOR, CAUSING BRUISING TO MY RIBS AND SHOULDER ON MY LEFT SIDE.
Air bags, Dec 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHLAND DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP LOCATED AT 6161 W PARK AVE, HOUMA, LA 70364, PHONE NUMBER: (985) 465-4394 PRIOR WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V302000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Air bags, Nov 16, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON -THE DEALAR THE BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND I DID NOTHING TOCOUSEIT
Air bags, Sep 22, 2017
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. ODESSA DODGE (MANAGER LARRY HOOK) HAD THE VEHICLE 7 TIMES AND COULDNT' FIX IT-ORIGINALLY STARTED WITHIN WARRANTY. WARRANTY IS NOW EXPIRED AND ODESSA DODGE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX SO THEY SENT ME TO MONAHANS DODGE AND DODGE CORPORATE WILL PAY FOR IT. MONAHANS DODGE SAID THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT ARRANGEMENT. DODGE CORPORATE SAYS "WAIT AND SEE". AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WAAAAAAY TOO MANY DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT ONLINE-PROBABLY CLOSE TO 100 PAGES. ALSO HAVE PICTURE OF DIAGNOSIS FROM DEALERSHIP, SAY THEY WANT ME TO PAY $249 FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 20, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS UNLATCHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, AND TWO MINOR ADOLESCENT PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A RUPTURED NUMBER THREE LUMBAR (THAT REQUIRED SURGERY AND FOUR RODS). THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISING, MINOR CUTS, SCRAPES TO BOTH KNEES, AND SORENESS TO THE LOWER BACK (THAT REQUIRED X RAY'S, BUT NO FINDINGS). A NINE YEAR OLD CHILD SUSTAINED BRUISING TO THE RIGHT SIDE FROM THE WAIST TO THE SHOULDER, AND THE LEFT SIDE COLLAR BONE WAS BROKEN. A SIX YEAR OLD CHILD SUSTAINED BRUISING ACROSS THE WAIST AND STOMACH FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BUCK'S TOWING (3540 HWY 16 E SUITE 1 SHARPSBURG, GA 30277, 678-301-9332). THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V302000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) ON JUNE 30, 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON JUNE 26, 2017 AND STATED THAT THE NOTIFICATION SHOULD ARRIVE IN THE MAIL SOON. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 7, 2017, crash
I WAS A PASSENGER AN DRIVER SWERVED OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID HITTING HEARD OF BURRO'S IN NV. HIT HEAD ON TREE NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THOUGH LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD BEEN REPLACED, SEATBELTS FAILED AS WELL NOW I SUFFERING FROM BROKEN RIGHT KBEE BRUSED UP LEFT KNEE HIT KNEE'S ELBOWS AN MY HEAD WAS SWONG FORWARD AT AN ABRUPT STOP HIT AT 50MPH. WENT TO HOSPITAL THE RECOMMENDED BONE SPECIALIST THEY ARE GOING TO DO MRI BUT ONLY ON RIGHT KNEE WELL MY HANDS ARE NUMB AN THOUGH I KEEP COMPLAINING NO ONE IS LISTENING NO ONE IF RECOMMENDNG A DOCTOR. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HERE IN PAHRUMP NV ARE CROOKS THEY KEEP TRUCK 5 HOURS WE GET IT BACK WITH 48 NEW MINLES ON IT THEY DENTED HOOD TWICE. AN AT THIS POINT I WOULD LIKE VEHICLE INSPECTED THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE EVER EVEN REPLACED IN 2016 AT THIS POINT WITH FAILER TO DEPLOY AT HEAD ON 50MPH I HIGHLY DOUBT THEY REPLACED ANY RECALKED PARTS JUST RECIEVED THE SEATBELT RECALL ON 7/6/2017 AN I'M SURE THAT IS LATE ON THEIR PART TO EVEN NOTIFY US. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN WE HIT RIGHT SIDE FRONT AN LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE. EVERYTHING HAS TO BE REPLACED EXCEPT TAIL GATE OR THE CAB DOIS TIRERS RIMS AN EVERYTHING ELSE MUST BE REPLACED.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 5, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), 15V534000 (AIR BAGS), AND 17V302000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (BERNE DODGE IN BERNE, TEXAS) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jun 26, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RETRACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HER BACK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE 2 CHILDREN SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTREME BRUISING ON THE TORSO. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V302000 (AIR BAGS), AND THEY WHERE MAILING OUT THE RECALL PAPERWORK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jun 23, 2017, crash
WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY DURING A RAINSTORM, VEHICLE HYDROPLANED RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER INTO THE MEDIAN. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 3-4 TIMES. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER RECEIVED BROKEN RIB AND PAIN ON LEFT SIDE OF BODY, ANXIETY/DEPRESSION. PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON WINDOW FRAME, HEADACHE, PAIN TO RIGHT SIDE UNDER RIBS AND IN BACK BELOW RIBS, ANXIETY/TROUBLE SLEEPING.
Air bags, Jun 15, 2017
PRIMARY COMPLIANT IS THAT AIRBAG SENSOR INDICATED THAT THE AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. TECHNICIAN NOTES: AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON; BE BODY ELECTRICAL CONCERN. FOUND CODE B0028-13 AND FOUND OPEN CIRCUIT ON SEAT BACK AIRBAG HARNESS DURING WIGGLE TEST, REPLACE HARNESS TO CORRECT CONCERN. AFTER REPAIRS CODE WENT STORED AND CLEARED. NOW, I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM GRAPEVINE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP JANUARY 2015, THIS VEHICLE IS ON A REGULAR MAINTENANCE PLAN AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS. THEREFORE, IF THE WIRING IS FOUND FAULTY I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURES PROBLEM. TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COST TOTALED $350.17 PLUS TAX. I REACHED OUT TO CHRYSLER CARE AND SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT AIRBAGS ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. CONCERNED THAT MANUFACTURE RECEIVED INFORMATION STATING AIRBAG NOT FUNCTIONING AND THEY ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR AND CORRECT.
Air bags, Structure, Jun 4, 2017
2012 TO PRESENT RAM 1500 AND OTHER MODEL RAM PICKUPS HAVE A DEFECT IN THE ROOF SEAM SEALING SYSTEM ALLOWING WATER TO INTRUDE THROUGH THE ROOF AT THE REAR OF THE HEADLINER. WATER ENTERS THE ROOF AT ONE OR BOTH CORNERS AND SOAKS THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND AIRBAG WIRING HARNESS. TODAY I CHECKED AND MY SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND WIRING WERE SOAKED DUE TO THIS LEAKING ISSUE. I AM FIXING MINE IMMEDIATELY ON MY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO CORROSION OR SHORTING OF THE WIRING AND WATER SOAKED AIRBAGS CAUSING THEM TO EITHER DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY OR NOT DEPLOY DURING A CRASH. DEALERS ARE DECLINING TO MAKE THE REPAIR INDICATING IT IS A COSMETIC ISSUE AND VEHICLE OWNERS MUST PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. THIS SHOULD BE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL DUE TO THE HIGH RISKS OF SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH IF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY ON A REAR PASSENGER OR WORSE A CHILD AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, NOT DEPLOY AT ALL OR DEPLOY IMPROPERLY DUE TO BEING WET AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHORT ISSUES. THE WATER COMES IN AT THE ROOF WHERE THE RUBBER STRIPS ARE MEANT TO SEAL THE ROOF FRONT TO BACK BUT THERE IS STILL SMALL HOLES THAT AREN'T SEALED CAUSING THE WATER TO GET IN.
Air bags, Structure, Other or unspecified, May 10, 2017, crash
I HAD A AIR BAD RECALL REGARDING THE SIDE AIRBAGS THAT I HAD FIXED AT ADAMS AUTOMOTIVE OF ANNAPOLIS AND THEN ON 5/07/14 I WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AFTER THE COLLISION INVOLVING 6 CARS WHEN MY SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, NONE OF THE OTHER FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THEY SHOULD HAVE BECAUSE OF HOW BAD THE FRONT IMPACT WAS. I WAS INJURED VERY BADLY DUE TO THIS AND AM POSSIBLY BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT UNTIL CHRYSLER CAN CONFIRM THIS IS A BIG ISSUE REGARDING THE RAM PICKUPS! LUCKILY THERE WAS NO SEVERE INJURIES BUT I NOW HAVE LUMBAR BACK INJURIES AND LEFT SHOULDER INJURIES, NOT INCLUDING WHAT HAPPENED TO OTHERS INVOLVED. DO I NEED TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY?..UPDATED 09/14/17 *BF *CN
Air bags, Seat belts, Apr 26, 2017, crash
WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK WAS GOING DOWN HILL AT A SPEED OF 45 AND HIT ANOTHER CAR ON ITS SIDE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT THE SEATBELT RIPPED. ..UPDATED 05/09/17 *BF *AS
Air bags, Structure, Service brakes, Mar 31, 2017
WATER LEAKIN FROM OUTSIDE TO INSIDE CAB FROM CAD VENT LOCATED BEHIND REAR SEAT. WATER POOLS UNDER REAR SEAT. SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM SHOWS ON DISPLAY EVER SENSE DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE FOR A RECALL ON AIRBAGS ABS OFTEN ON A PLACE ITSELF ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF ANYWHERE FROM 60 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR AND DROPS MY VEHICLE SPEED DOWN TO ABOUT 40 TO 45.
Air bags, Mar 23, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT MADE A LEFT TURN WHILE THE CONTACT HAD A GREEN LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE CHILD WAS CURRENTLY STILL HOSPITALIZED WITH UNDISCLOSED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Air bags, Structure, Mar 16, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE TWICE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED WHIPLASH, SEVERAL BRUISES, AND A HEAD CONCUSSION, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SENT A THIRD PARTY COMPANY TO EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEEDS, DESPITE THE GEAR BEING IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE'S BACK WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEGS, AND ABDOMINAL AREA. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDERS, NECK, AND BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ *CN
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Dec 13, 2016
I'VE OWNED 4 CHRYSLER/DODGE VEHICLES 98 AVENGER, 99 RAM 1500, 03 300 M AND NOW 2014 RAM 1500 WHICH EVERYONE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAVE NOT PUT MONEY INTO MY NEW TRUCK YET BUT HAVE PUT THOUSANDS INTO OTHER VEHICLES BEFORE I SOLD THEM FOR LESS THAN BLUE BOOK JUST TO BE RID OF ALL THE ISSUES. I BOUGHT MY CURRANT TRUCK NEW IN JUNE 2014, I FIRST BEGAN NOTICING GLITCHES LATE SUMMER 2015 AND NOW THERE ARE ELECTRIC SURGES, FAULT INDICATORS THAT ARE FINE AND LIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF KILLING MY BATTERY. I BOUGHT NEW THIS TIME ASSUMING I WOULD ELIMINATE THESE ISSUES BUT I WAS WRONG, MY TRUCK HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS OF ANY SORT AND YET I HAVE A $35,000 TRUCK THAT'S UNRELIABLE AS WELL AS UNSAFE. DURNING MY RESEARCH CHRYSLER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE FOR DECADES AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR LACK OF SAFETY CONCERNS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. VERY DISHEARTENING AS WELL AS FRUSTRATING
Power train, Air bags, Oct 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT UTILIZED THE SEAT BELT, THE SERVICE AIR BAG AND TRANSMISSION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR MORE TESTING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.