NHTSA Recall # | 156090 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V207000 |
MFG Compaign # | W24, W44 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Date of notification | 09/07/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/04/20 |
Report created | 09/04/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 37580 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ram 2500 and ram 3500 pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use. |
Consequence summary | A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on july 9, 2020 (ram 2500) and began on october 6, 2020 (ram 3500). Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are w24 and w44. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |