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RAM 2500 Recall 18V100: Transmission Can Shift Out of Park Without Brake Pressed

NHTSA campaign 18V100, reported February 8, 2018, 180,462 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The brake shift interlock pin in the transmission can stick in the open position after the brake pedal is held down for long periods while the engine is running and the vehicle is in PARK. When this happens, the gear selector can be moved out of PARK into any gear without pressing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Being able to shift out of PARK this way raises the risk of an unintended rollaway, which could cause personal injury or a crash.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will update the Body Control Module software, test the brake transmission shift interlock operation, and replace the solenoid if needed. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall U11), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V100Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the Body Control Module software. Dealers will also test the BTSI operation, replacing the solenoid as necessary. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U11.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

RAM 150020172018
RAM 250020172018
RAM 350020172018
RAM 450020172018
RAM 550020172018