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2013 Ram C/V Tradesman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
Sep 4, 2014

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Sep 4, 2014
14V528000
Electrical system1Jul 2, 2013
13V283000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 4, 2014Latest campaign
Sep 4, 201414V528000

Air bags

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V528000
What's wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V528000 · Sep 4, 2014
Jul 2, 201313V283000

Electrical system

In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V283000
What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk
In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
Campaign
NHTSA 13V283000 · Jul 2, 2013
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train125000
Electrical system125000
Unknown or other125000
Engine125000
Service brakes125000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “When starting to accelerate the transmission area does a hard jerk forward from 1-2 gear. When doing a hard stop also does a hard lunge forward which has almost cause a couple accidents.”

    Filed 05/19/2019 · ODI 11208488
  • Electrical system

    “Key fob not working this is the 3rd time.”

    Filed 10/08/2018 · ODI 11139045
  • Unknown or other

    “I have a 2013 dodge ram tradesman that was built dec 12, 2012. Last 8 of the vin are dg509430, the engine light came on and the code says ac bypass valve.”

    Filed 04/03/2018 · ODI 11082700

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2013 Ram C/V Tradesman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman. The most recent, 14V528000 (reported September 4, 2014), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.

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