# Recalls that may apply to the 2009 Dodge Ram A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [16V352000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V352000.md), 2016-05-24: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005\-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004\-2008 RAM 1500, 2005\-2009 RAM 2500, 2006\-2009 RAM 3500, 2007\-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008\-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004\-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007\-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007\-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008\-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005\-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005\-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006\-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005\-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006\-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004\-2008 RAM 1500, 2005\-2009 RAM 2500, 2006\-2009 RAM 3500, 2007\-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008\-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004\-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007\-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007\-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008\-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005\-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005\-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006\-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005\-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006\-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005\-2008 RAM 2500, 2006\-2008 RAM 3500, 2007\-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004\-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007\-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007\-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005\-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005\-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006\-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005\-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006\-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY. Built 2004\-02\-01 to 2010\-03\-01. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [15V313000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V313000.md), 2015-05-26: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain model year 2005\-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004\-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006\-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008\-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007\-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005\-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006\-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005\-2008 Magnum, 2005\-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006\-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual\-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. Built 2004\-01\-01 to 2010\-12\-31. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [13V529000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V529000.md), 2013-11-06: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. Chrysler Group LLC \(Chrysler\) is recalling certain model year 2008\-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008\-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break. Built 2008\-02\-14 to 2012\-12\-22. - [13V527000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V527000.md), 2013-11-06: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. Chrysler Group LLC \(Chrysler\) is recalling certain model year 2008\-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break. Built 2007\-02\-20 to 2012\-12\-22. - [13V038000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V038000.md), 2013-02-06: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009\-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009\-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange. Built 2008\-02\-27 to 2009\-06\-30. - [12V474000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V474000.md), 2012-10-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009\-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive. Built 2009\-07\-01 to 2009\-11\-30. - [11V350000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V350000.md), 2011-07-06: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008\-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008\-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003\-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE. Built 2008\-02\-14 to 2011\-03\-28. - [10V657000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V657000.md), 2010-12-24: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008\-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING. Built 2007\-08\-01 to 2010\-09\-30. - [10V009000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V009000.md), 2010-01-11: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009\-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP. Built 2009\-08\-17 to 2009\-12\-10. - [09V158000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V158000.md), 2009-05-08: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 36,793 MY 2009 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL \(MTC\) ONLY. THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. Built 2008\-04\-02 to 2009\-01\-20. - [09V084000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V084000.md), 2009-03-13: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 65,896 MY 2008\-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY. Built 2008\-04\-14 to 2008\-10\-24. - [09V078000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V078000.md), 2009-03-10: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\). CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 504 MY 2009 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 PICKUP TRUCKS HEAVY DUTY CAB CHASSIS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL PACKAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL CONNECTING ROD TO THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. Built 2008\-08\-22 to 2009\-01\-30. - [09V005000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V005000.md), 2009-01-09: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008\-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE. Built 2008\-02\-29 to 2008\-11\-03. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2019420](/recalls/tc/2019420.md), 2019-08-21: Other. Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” \(Replacement Market\) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1\-412\-995\-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass. - [2018122](/recalls/tc/2018122.md), 2018-03-09: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, the front fuel tank strap may become loose or detached due to corrosion of the frame bracket. This could result in the front of the fuel tank to lower, potentially allowing the front of the tank to make contact with the ground, which could increase the risk of a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket onto the frame. - [2016265](/recalls/tc/2016265.md), 2016-05-27: Airbag. On certain vehicles, long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. - [2015228](/recalls/tc/2015228.md), 2015-05-27: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015\-003. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed. - [2013397](/recalls/tc/2013397.md), 2013-11-07: Steering. On certain 2008\-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4, Ram 3500 cab chassis, and 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud could fracture, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2011\-253 \(L16\). Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. - [2013396](/recalls/tc/2013396.md), 2013-11-07: Steering. Certain Ram 4500 and 5500 four wheel drive vehicles may experience a fracture of the ball stud on the left outer tie rod assembly, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: As an interim repair, dealers will align the left tie rod end. Dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly once parts are available. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2010\-465 \(K28\). Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign. - [2013044](/recalls/tc/2013044.md), 2013-02-06: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut could loosen and allow the rear driveshaft to detach from the axle, or fully detach from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer. - [2012327](/recalls/tc/2012327.md), 2012-09-27: Powertrain. On certain vehicles built between July 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009, the rear axle pinion nut may have been incorrectly manufactured and could loosen. If the pinion nut was to separate from the pinion, the rear driveshaft could become detached from the rear axle, or fully detached from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer. - [2011253](/recalls/tc/2011253.md), 2011-07-14: Steering. On certain 2008\-2011 Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4, Ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2 and 4x4, and 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud could fracture. Additionally, other 2003\-2008 Ram vehicles may have received the affected tie rod as a replacement part during service, and are therefore also involved in this campaign. Although this condition tends to occur when making a tight turn during low speed parking lot type maneuvers, tie rod failure could result in a loss of directional stability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left outer tie rod end and tighten the track bar bolt. Note: The tie rod replacement portion of this recall was superseded by recall 2013\-396. - [2010465](/recalls/tc/2010465.md), 2010-12-24: Steering. Certain Ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the ball stud on the left outer tie rod assembly. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the left outer tie rod assembly. - [2010009](/recalls/tc/2010009.md), 2010-01-19: Brakes. On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may have been installed without the retaining clip, or in some cases, with an improperly formed retaining clip. Should the input rod separate from the assembly it could lead to a loss of brakes, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install or replace the retaining clips. - [2009135](/recalls/tc/2009135.md), 2009-05-08: Heater And Defroster. On certain vehicles equipped with manual temperature control, the software programmed into the heating, ventilation and air conditioning \(HVAC\) module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative. This may decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module software. - [2009081](/recalls/tc/2009081.md), 2009-03-11: Electrical. Certain aftermarket replacement windshield wiper motor assemblies, sold during the '08 and '09 calendar year for use as service equipment on 2002\-2009 Dodge Ram pickup trucks, may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability. Should this occur during a rainy/snowy day, it could increase the risk of a crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Owners who had windshield wiper motor assemblies serviced during the '08 and '09 calendar year will be requested to take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for inspection and repair if required. - [2009080](/recalls/tc/2009080.md), 2009-03-11: Electrical. On certain 2008 Dodge Ram light duty and 2008\-2009 heavy duty pickup trucks, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability. Should this occur during a rainy/snowy day, it could increase the risk of a crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly. - [2009078](/recalls/tc/2009078.md), 2009-03-11: Powertrain. On certain Dodge Ram heavy duty pickup trucks equipped with a manual transmission and the optional power adjustable pedal package, the clutch pedal connecting rod to the clutch master cylinder may separate. This may not allow disengagement of the clutch when the pedal is depressed, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increased stopping distance and engine stalling. Such an occurrence could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder hydraulic system. - [2009010](/recalls/tc/2009010.md), 2009-01-12: Steering. On certain 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, the drag link inner tie rod attachment to the pitman arm ball stud may fracture. A loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Also, in some cases, the steering damper attaching bracket may yield and shift on the linkage. This may restrict the ability to turn the vehicle in one direction. Correction: Dealers will replace the drag link inner tie rod assembly. The steering damper will also be inspected and, if required, the damper bracket and bolts will be replaced. - [2008401](/recalls/tc/2008401.md), 2008-11-07: Label. Certain vehicles may have English\-only airbag warning labels on the sun visors. 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