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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226338-ram-1500-2017-recall-power-train · Recall date December 20, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V821000
“RAM 1500 (2017) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 20, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226338-ram-1500-2017-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 17V821000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V821000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V821000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 1500 (2017) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a RAM 1500 (2017) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 17V821000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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