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Safety Recall VB1 - Diesel EGR Cooler - 2014-2019 Ram 1500

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October 24, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000

EGR Cooler May Crack and Cause Fire

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V757

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 107,979

 

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

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Safety Recall VA6 - Seat Belt Buckle - 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler

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September 26, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V680000

Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V680

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 11,463

 

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

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Safety Recall V44 / NHTSA 19V-347 Tailgate Latch - 2015-2018 Ram Trucks

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May 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V347000

Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly

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.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V347

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 410,351

 

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot truck bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 that are equipped with a power locking tailgate. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

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Seat Back may not Stay Upright - 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster

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March 1, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V332000

Seat Back may not Stay Upright

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V332

Manufacturer Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 90

 

Summary

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

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Seat Back may not Stay Upright - 2016 Ram ProMaster

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March 22, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V229000

Seat Back may not Stay Upright

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V229

Manufacturer TransitWorks

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 776

 

Summary

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

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