I was Driving down the highway at 45-50 mph when the truck suddenly the engine started to rev very high approximately 5000-5500 rpm and the truck lost all Drive gears. I immediately put it in neutral and tried again to put it in drive and nothing happened. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder and shut the truck off. I waite…
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I was Driving down the highway at 45-50 mph when the truck suddenly the engine started to rev very high approximately 5000-5500 rpm and the truck lost all Drive gears. I immediately put it in neutral and tried again to put it in drive and nothing happened. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder and shut the truck off. I waited and restarted the truck but the truck did not have any movement in any gear. I had to get it Towed to a local shop.
NHTSA ODI #11646886
85,000 miles · Oct 15, 2024
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EnginePower Train
The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service Hill Holder, Electronic Stability Control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with codes HAF, DTC, P0740, TCC clutch performance, and metal…
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The contact owns a 2018 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service Hill Holder, Electronic Stability Control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with codes HAF, DTC, P0740, TCC clutch performance, and metal debris found in the transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
NHTSA ODI #11619797
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2024
Power TrainCrash
THE VEHICLE SHIFTS OUT OF PARK ON ITS OWN , IT HAS ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVE AND HIT MY MERCEDES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE STEVENS CREEK RAM DODGE DEALER IN SAN JOSE TOLD ME , THERE IS A RECALL ON THE COMPUTER CAUSING THE MALFUNTION FOR VEHICLES MFG FROM JULY 2018 TO 2022 , BUT ACCORDING TO MY VIN ITS NOT A RECALL, O…
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THE VEHICLE SHIFTS OUT OF PARK ON ITS OWN , IT HAS ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVE AND HIT MY MERCEDES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE STEVENS CREEK RAM DODGE DEALER IN SAN JOSE TOLD ME , THERE IS A RECALL ON THE COMPUTER CAUSING THE MALFUNTION FOR VEHICLES MFG FROM JULY 2018 TO 2022 , BUT ACCORDING TO MY VIN ITS NOT A RECALL, ONLY THE SHIFT CABLE , VIN [XXX] . HOWEVER MY DATE OF MFG IS JULY 2018 , AND SHOULD TO FALL IN THE RECALL EVENT 44A YES STEVENS CREEK DODGE CHECKED IT , THEY WILL ONLY REPALCE SHIFT CABLE NO WARNING LAMPS COME ON, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAYS ON INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #11618300
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2021
Power Train
On June 18/19 Off Highway Van installed their 3 inch lift kit on my promaster 3500. Off Highway Van designs, manufactures and installs the lift kit. One July 23 the front right half axle (cv axle) broke or detached from the engine. The vehicle had been driven less than 2000 miles mostly highway with some city driving and 5 mi…
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On June 18/19 Off Highway Van installed their 3 inch lift kit on my promaster 3500. Off Highway Van designs, manufactures and installs the lift kit. One July 23 the front right half axle (cv axle) broke or detached from the engine. The vehicle had been driven less than 2000 miles mostly highway with some city driving and 5 miles of gravel dirt road. The break happened when backing up to get back on the paved road after pulling off. Total vehicle miles is just under 18000. Safety was put at risk by the vehicle's drivetrain becoming no longer functional. I was also unable to get towed until about 4 pm the next day due. If the incident had happened while driving on the highway or at any speed it would have caused an accident. The vehicle has not been inspected. I took pictures of the damage and sent them to Off Highway Van for their evaluation. They claim their modifications did not cause the problem. I do not believe them. I think the traction control light might have come one when the cv axle broke. No other indicator was active. The vehicle was towed to my home and is still there untouched.
NHTSA ODI #11426795
15,000 miles · May 25, 2020
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other
THERE ARE 2 OUTSTANDING RECALLS WITH NO RESPONSE FROM DODGE OR DEALER FOR: VB2/NHTSA 19V-818 (15NOV2019) -ENGINE COOLING FAN AND W00/NHTSA 20V-036 (23 JAN 2020) -SHIFT CABLE RECALLS, THE DEALER LARSON DODGE PUYALLUP, WA HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE. I AM STILL PAYING PYMTS AND AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VAN. THERE ARE NO UPDATES TO THE RECAL…
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THERE ARE 2 OUTSTANDING RECALLS WITH NO RESPONSE FROM DODGE OR DEALER FOR: VB2/NHTSA 19V-818 (15NOV2019) -ENGINE COOLING FAN AND W00/NHTSA 20V-036 (23 JAN 2020) -SHIFT CABLE RECALLS, THE DEALER LARSON DODGE PUYALLUP, WA HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE. I AM STILL PAYING PYMTS AND AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VAN. THERE ARE NO UPDATES TO THE RECALL PARTS/CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. THERE HAS BEEN NO OTHER UPDATES OR CORRESPONDENCE FROM DODGE RE: THESE RECALLS AND WHAT I CANCAN'T DO WITH THE VAN (DRIVE IT, OR NOT; UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS, ETC...).
NHTSA ODI #11325763
29,000 miles · Mar 19, 2020
Power TrainCrash
OUR 2018 PROMASTER VAN WAS IDLING IN OUR DRIVEWAY IN PARK, NO EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AS I RAN ACROSS THE FRONT OF IT TO GRAB A SHIRT/PANTS FOR THE CLEANERS. IT WAS HOT AND WANTED THE VAN TO COOL OFF IN AUGUST IN EL DORADO HILLS, CA. THE VAN WHICH WAS POINTING DOWNHILL TOWARDS OUR BACKYARD AND I WAS IN THE HOUSE AND BACK OUT IN 30 …
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OUR 2018 PROMASTER VAN WAS IDLING IN OUR DRIVEWAY IN PARK, NO EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AS I RAN ACROSS THE FRONT OF IT TO GRAB A SHIRT/PANTS FOR THE CLEANERS. IT WAS HOT AND WANTED THE VAN TO COOL OFF IN AUGUST IN EL DORADO HILLS, CA. THE VAN WHICH WAS POINTING DOWNHILL TOWARDS OUR BACKYARD AND I WAS IN THE HOUSE AND BACK OUT IN 30 SECONDS AND THE VAN MOVED ON ITSELF DOWN THE HILL, THROUGH THE BACKYARD INTO MY NEIGHBORS PROPERTY INTO A OAK TREE. WHEN I GOT DOWN WITH MY NEIGHBOR, A RETIRED POLICEMEN, VERIFIED IT WAS STILL IN PARK. THIS WAS A TOTAL LOSS FOR US AND NEED DODGE TO RESPOND ON HELPING US RECOVER OUR LOSSES.
NHTSA ODI #11318699
11,000 miles · May 24, 2019
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM PROMASTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE GEAR DOWNSHIFTED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Consequence: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Consequence: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles. An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.
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