Federal Authorities are looking into 1.2 million Ram trucks that could potentially roll away, even after a previous recall.

Federal Authorities are looking into 1.2 million Ram trucks that could potentially roll away, even after a previous recall.

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      The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a new investigation involving approximately 1,187,232 Ram trucks that may be prone to rolling away. According to the NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, the issue pertains to a post-recall solution for certain Ram models from 2013 to 2018. These trucks had previously undergone a repair to fix a problem with the brake transmission shift interlock, but the NHTSA's ongoing recall inquiry indicates that this solution might not have worked effectively.

      It's important to note that the focus here is not on the criticized Ram transmission dial shifter, but rather on trucks equipped with the column shifter. In these Ram models 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, the BTSI locking pin could potentially become stuck, which would allow the transmission to shift out of park without the brake pedal being pressed. Furthermore, they could also be inadvertently shifted out of park without the key in the ignition.

      Ram had previously conducted recalls 17V-821 and 18V-100 to address these issues; however, the NHTSA has received 14 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports and 6 EWR Death & Injury reports related to trucks that underwent the recall fix. There have been seven reported injuries from six separate incidents, but no fatalities. Nonetheless, this is sufficient to warrant action.

      The Drive reached out to Ram for a statement regarding the NHTSA's ongoing investigation, and a spokesperson replied, “We’re cooperating with NHTSA.”

      It's clear why a 6,000-pound truck—or even a 9,000-pound dually—could be hazardous in a scenario where it rolls downhill. The situation is even more alarming if it can happen without the engine running, as the power brakes wouldn't be operational. Let's hope they find a proper solution to this issue this time.

      This news follows shortly after the NHTSA began a similar investigation into a post-recall remedy for Dodge Darts, which reportedly are still experiencing problems related to rolling away, though this isn’t a BTSI issue; it's thought to be a problem with a faulty shifter bushing. It appears Stellantis is facing ongoing challenges.

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Federal Authorities are looking into 1.2 million Ram trucks that could potentially roll away, even after a previous recall.

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Federal Authorities are looking into 1.2 million Ram trucks that could potentially roll away, even after a previous recall.

These Ram trucks have already undergone a recall, but the NHTSA is worried that the solution may not have been effective, as they have received over a dozen reports from owners.