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NHTSA Investigates 1.18M Ram Trucks for Rollaway Risks

7/8/2025

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Story summary

The NHTSA is probing 1.18 million Ram trucks (2013-2018) for rollaway risks due to brake transmission shift interlock failures.
Earlier recalls (17V-821 and 18V-100) attempted to address this issue, but effectiveness remains questionable.
Seven reported injuries have raised concerns about the success of previous repairs.
Models affected include Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 with column-mounted shifters.

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Story summary

The NHTSA is probing 1.18 million Ram trucks (2013-2018) for rollaway risks due to brake transmission shift interlock failures.
Earlier recalls (17V-821 and 18V-100) attempted to address this issue, but effectiveness remains questionable.
Seven reported injuries have raised concerns about the success of previous repairs.
Models affected include Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 with column-mounted shifters.