Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 1.8M trucks for shifter problem

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Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 1.8M trucks for shifter problem

• By The Associated Press

DETROIT — Dec 22, 2017, 5:46 PM ET

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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2013, file photo, the Dodge Ram truck logo appears on a sign at the Pittsburgh Auto Show in Pittsburgh. Fiat Chrysler announced Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, it is recalling nearly 1.8 million Ram trucks mainly in North America because they can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake or possibly without the key in the ignition. Included are certain 2010 through 2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, many 2011 through 2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, and 2016 and 2017 Ram 3500 chassis cabs that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Also covered are some 2009 through 2017 Ram 1500 pickups. Trucks from 2017 built after Dec. 31, 2016 are not included. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)more +

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Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 1.8 million Ram trucks mainly in North America because they can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake or possibly without the key in the ignition.
The recall is mainly in North America and largely covers heavy-duty trucks. All have shifters on the steering column.
Included are certain 2010 through 2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, many 2011 through 2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, and 2016 and 2017 Ram 3500 chassis cabs that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. Also covered are some 2009 through 2017 Ram 1500 pickups. Trucks from 2017 built after Dec. 31, 2016 are not included.

 

[JMP]

Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure about other RAM owners on this forum, but mine does not shift out of park unless the engine is running and the brake is engaged. My 2016 has a FOB, not a key.

 

[Chopperno1]

Add this to the list of trouble with my truck. Yeah. Always something. I will never buy another FCA product.

 

[Power247]

Thanks for sharing. I'm not sure about other RAM owners on this forum, but mine does not shift out of park unless the engine is running and the brake is engaged. My 2016 has a FOB, not a key.

You know.... I never tried. I typically don't try to shift out of park unless I actually plan on driving the truck. I guess I have to try now to see for sure.

Greg
2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | Custom tuned by Double R Diesel
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310