# Recalls that may apply to the 2016 Ram 3500 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 - [25V010000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V010000.md), 2025-01-16: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR. Chrysler \(FCA US, LLC\) is recalling certain 2016\-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016\-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. - [21V632000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V632000.md), 2021-08-12: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN. Chrysler \(FCA US, LLC\) is recalling certain 2015\-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015\-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain \(SABIC\) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. - [21V398000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V398000.md), 2021-05-27: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. Chrysler \(FCA US, LLC\) is recalling certain 2012\-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over\-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation. - [19V347000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V347000.md), 2019-05-09: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain 2015\-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013\-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013\-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving. Built 2013\-02\-05 to 2018\-03\-31. - [19V021000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V021000.md), 2019-01-25: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain 2013\-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014\-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. Built 2013\-02\-07 to 2018\-12\-29. - [18V486000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V486000.md), 2018-07-27: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain 2015\-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving. Built 2014\-05\-30 to 2017\-08\-02. - [18V332000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V332000.md), 2018-05-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain 2014\-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis \(more than 10,000lb\), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014\-2019 RAM 1500, 2015\-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015\-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016\-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis \(less than 10,000 lb\), 2017\-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating. Built 2013\-06\-06 to 2018\-05\-24. - [17V824000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V824000.md), 2017-12-21: EQUIPMENT. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic\-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC\-17V824\-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC\-17E062\-5427.pdf Built 2011\-07\-12 to 2017\-11\-14. - [17V821000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V821000.md), 2017-12-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain 2016\-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating \(GVWR\) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011\-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009\-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010\-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock \(BTSI\) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition. Built 2009\-09\-01 to 2016\-12\-31. - [17V562000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V562000.md), 2017-09-12: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain 2013\-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric\-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant. Built 2012\-10\-24 to 2017\-02\-28. - [17V499000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V499000.md), 2017-08-10: WHEELS. Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles \(AEV\) is recalling certain 2013\-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss. Built 2015\-04\-14 to 2017\-05\-02. - [17V302000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V302000.md), 2017-05-09: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN; AIR BAGS. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014\-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off\-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller \(ORC\). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying. Built 2013\-06\-04 to 2015\-07\-10. - [16V495000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V495000.md), 2016-07-01: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE \(4\-WHEEL DRIVE\). Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 3500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through January 7, 2016, and 2016 Ram 4500/5500 trucks manufactured July 24, 2015, through October 8, 2015. The transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture. Built 2015\-07\-24 to 2016\-01\-07. - [15V592000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V592000.md), 2015-09-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Chrysler \(FCA US LLC\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning. Built 2015\-07\-31 to 2015\-08\-13. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2025013](/recalls/tc/2025013.md), 2025-01-16: Airbag. Issue: On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator\(s\) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall also affects certain 2016 model year RAM 3500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag\(s\). - [2024548](/recalls/tc/2024548.md), 2024-08-15: Label. Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles. - [2021511](/recalls/tc/2021511.md), 2021-08-12: Airbag. Issue: On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator\(s\) could rupture unexpectedly. If this happens, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly. Safety Risk: A side curtain airbag inflator that ruptures could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the side curtain airbags, as necessary. - [2021336](/recalls/tc/2021336.md), 2021-05-28: Wheels. Issue: On certain pickup and chassis\-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over\-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts. Safety Risk: A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle. Corrective Action: FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual. - [2019441](/recalls/tc/2019441.md), 2019-08-30: Structure. Issue: On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 \(Transport Canada recall 2018\-398\). Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2019\-221 - [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. - [2019221](/recalls/tc/2019221.md), 2019-05-10: Structure. Issue: Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019441. Please see \recall 2019441\ for more information. On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 \(Transport Canada recall 2018\-398\). Safety Risk: Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism. - [2019038](/recalls/tc/2019038.md), 2019-01-25: Steering. Issue: On certain trucks, a nut in the steering system could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. This problem affects trucks equipped with a 4x4 style steering system. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control would increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the outboard steering linkage jam nut. If the nut is properly tightened, it will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the nut is not properly tightened, the drag link assembly will be replaced. - [2018398](/recalls/tc/2018398.md), 2018-07-31: Structure. Certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate may experience unintended opening of the tailgate. If this occurs while driving, unrestrained cargo could fall out of the box and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will modify the locking mechanism. - [2018269](/recalls/tc/2018269.md), 2018-05-17: Engine. On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired. - [2018230](/recalls/tc/2018230.md), 2018-05-03: Accessories. FCA Canada has determined that some Mopar gooseneck trailer hitch ball kits may not fully seat and lock into the truck hardware as intended. This can be caused by dirt and/or debris accumulation on top of the gooseneck ball mount, in the mounting hole and/or tolerance stack\-up. If this occurs, the gooseneck ball may appear to be locked in place when it is not. If the gooseneck ball is not locked in place, under certain driving conditions it may detach from the truck. Affected parts are the Mopar 2 5/16‘’ Gooseneck Ball Kit part number 82213631 and Mopar 3” Gooseneck Ball Kit part number 82213632. Correction: FCA Canada will conduct a voluntary field action on all affected parts. The remedy for this condition is currently under development. Note: This field action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. - [2017663](/recalls/tc/2017663.md), 2017-12-22: Accessories. On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the suspect Kidde fire extinguisher with a new Kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit \www.kidde.com\. - [2017659](/recalls/tc/2017659.md), 2017-12-21: Powertrain. On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock \(BTSI\) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the PARK \(P\) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the BTSI as necessary. The Body Control Module \(BCM\) will also be updated. - [2017441](/recalls/tc/2017441.md), 2017-09-13: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7 litre diesel engines, the water pump could fail. This could result in an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the water pump with a new one. - [2017250](/recalls/tc/2017250.md), 2017-05-10: Airbag. On certain vehicles equipped with Occupant Restraint Controllers \(“ORC”\) with roll rate sensing, under certain external conditions, a fault may be set relating to rollover sensing that will illuminate the airbag warning light and disable rollover sensing until the vehicle is restarted. A loss of airbags and seatbelt pretensioner deployment when warranted during a rollover crash may increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ORC. - [2016337](/recalls/tc/2016337.md), 2016-06-29: Powertrain. On certain cab chassis trucks, due to a defect in the transfer case, the rear main output shaft could fracture. This could result in a loss of motive power, which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash. This would also cause a loss of PARK functionality when in two wheel drive, potentially leading to unintended vehicle movement. These issues could result in injury and/or damage to property Correction: Dealers will replace the transfer case. Note: The vehicle will remain operable in four wheel drive. - [2016214](/recalls/tc/2016214.md), 2016-05-12: Accessories. \*\*\* This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act \*\*\* Certain Mopar canvas seat covers, sold as aftermarket parts, may not be compatible with vehicles equipped with seat thorax airbags and could impede deployment. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a side impact crash where seat thorax airbag deployment is warranted. Correction: FCA Canada will notify owners who may have purchased the Mopar Canvas Seat Covers, and advise them to remove the covers and return them for a refund. - [2015421](/recalls/tc/2015421.md), 2015-09-23: Electrical. On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7L Cummins Diesel engines, during production, the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) could have been damaged and result in an internal short to ground within the ECM. This could result in a loss of motive power which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the suspect ECM. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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