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FCA Recalls 1.8 Million Ram Trucks with Shift Interlock Flaw
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is preparing to recall nearly 1.8 million of its Ram fullsize pickup trucks in North America that can be shifted out of Park when there is no key in the ignition and/or the brake pedal isn’t depressed.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is preparing to recall nearly 1.8 million of its Ram full-size pickup trucks in North America that can be shifted out of Park when there is no key in the ignition and/or the brake pedal isn’t depressed.
The callback applies to 2009-2017 model trucks, but only those with shifters mounted on the steering column. There is no problem with floor-mounted or rotary shifter mechanisms, or with any Rams produced in calendar 2017. More than 80% of the affected trucks are in the U.S.
The flaw is with the brake interlock system, which normally prevents the transmission from being shifted out of Park unless a key is in the ignition and the brakes are applied. The feature is intended to prevent a vehicle from rolling away when the engine is off or, when the engine is running, from lurching unexpectedly when shifted into gear.
FCA says the interlock may fail if a truck sits idling in Park for long periods with the brake pedal depressed. The company reports seven injuries and a “small number” of crashes that could be blamed on the defect.
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