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2017 Ram 3500 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 campaigns: 13
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 313
Latest campaign: Jan 16, 2025

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Wheels	2	May 27, 2021	21V398000 17V499000
Steering	2	Jan 25, 2019	19V021000 18E096000
Power train	2	Feb 8, 2018	18V100000 17V821000
Air bags	1	Jan 16, 2025	25V010000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Nov 27, 2024	24V896000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	May 9, 2019	19V347000
Structure	1	Jul 27, 2018	18V486000
Electrical system	1	May 17, 2018	18V332000
Equipment	1	Dec 21, 2017	17V824000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Sep 12, 2017	17V562000

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 16, 2025Latest campaign


Jan 16, 202525V010000	Air bags: side/window curtain An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V010000 What's wrong 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. Risk An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Remedy Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C. Campaign NHTSA 25V010000 · Jan 16, 2025
Nov 27, 202424V896000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V896000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail. Risk A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 9, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is C4B. Campaign NHTSA 24V896000 · Nov 27, 2024
May 27, 202121V398000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V398000 What's wrong 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. Risk Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Remedy Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36. Campaign NHTSA 21V398000 · May 27, 2021
May 9, 201919V347000	Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latch If 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 What's wrong 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. Risk If 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. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue. Campaign NHTSA 19V347000 · May 9, 2019
Jan 25, 201919V021000	Steering: linkages drag A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V021000 What's wrong 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. Risk A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06. Campaign NHTSA 19V021000 · Jan 25, 2019
Oct 16, 201818E096000	Steering: linkages The 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 What's wrong Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle. Risk The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500. Campaign NHTSA 18E096000 · Oct 16, 2018

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 component313

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313Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Service brakes	192	61	4	0
Hydraulic	47	15	0	0
Electrical system	33	11	1	0
Vehicle speed control	29	9	2	0
Engine	28	9	0	1
Power train	27	9	1	0
Wheels	21	7	0	0
Steering	18	6	0	0
Unknown or other	16	5	1	0
Suspension	15	5	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	12	4	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	8	3	0	0
Tires	7	2	0	0
Equipment	5	2	0	0
Structure	4	1	0	0

9 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

Suspension
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle drove over a small pothole in the road and suddenly experienced the death wobble, causing the vehicle to…”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769543
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767488
Service brakes
“HCU failure, ABS failure, stability control affected”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766853

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2017 Ram 3500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ram 3500. 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 3500 recalls for?

The largest group is wheels, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (2), power train (2), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ram 3500?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 192 complaints out of 313 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ram 3500?

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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Recall summary by component13

Safety recalls13

Air bags: side/window curtain

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latch

Steering: linkages drag

Steering: linkages