RAM 3500

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORUS

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

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    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.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

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

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONUS

    A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONUS

    Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)US

    If the main output shaft fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the driver may be unable to place the vehicle in PARK, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESUS

    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORUS

    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.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

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    STEERINGUS

    If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

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

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSUS

    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.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHUS

    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.

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    STEERING:LINKAGESUS

    The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULEUS

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

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS

    An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSUS

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS

    A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSUS

    An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

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    WHEELSUS

    If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    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.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.US

    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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    STEERINGUS

    If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    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.

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    STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULEUS

    Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTEUS

    An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLUS

    Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATORUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.