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2017 Ram 2500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Steering | 2 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 16, 202525V010000 | Air bags: side/window curtainAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V010000
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| Nov 27, 202424V896000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleA loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V896000
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| May 9, 201919V347000 | Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latchIf the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V347000
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| Jan 25, 201919V021000 | Steering: linkages dragA drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V021000
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| Oct 16, 201818E096000 | Steering: linkagesThe weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18E096000
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| Jul 27, 201818V486000 | Structure: body tailgateIf the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V486000
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Owner complaints by component698
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 515 | 74 |
| Electrical system | 121 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 97 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 72 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 63 | 9 |
| Steering | 49 | 7 |
| Power train | 42 | 6 |
| Engine | 39 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 30 | 4 |
| Suspension | 16 | 2 |
| Wheels | 12 | 2 |
| Air | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 1 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Service brakes
“I own a 2017 Ram 2500 that is subject to an active safety recall involving the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), Recall C4B / NHTSA Recall 24V-896.”
Other Ram 2500 model years
- 20218 recalls108 complaints
- 202010 recalls162 complaints
- 201912 recalls193 complaints
- 20189 recalls2,605 complaints
- 201711 recalls698 complaints
- 201612 recalls258 complaints
- 201513 recalls215 complaints
- 201414 recalls344 complaints
- 201314 recalls178 complaints
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2017 Ram 2500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ram 2500. The most recent, 25V010000 (reported January 16, 2025), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2017 Ram 2500 recalls for?
The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), air bags (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ram 2500?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 515 complaints out of 698 filed with NHTSA (74%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ram 2500?
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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