2016 Ram 1500 safety timeline
- 17
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations opened
- 1
- Investigations closed
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
- Recall
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23003
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
- Recall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA23001
High pressure fuel pump failure
- Recall
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE16014
Vehicle Rollaway
- Recall
A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Recall
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.