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2017 Ram ProMaster 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
12
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
76
Latest campaign
Oct 15, 2020

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment5Nov 15, 2019
Seats3Apr 29, 2019
Power train2Oct 15, 2020
Air bags2Dec 28, 2016

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 15, 2020Latest campaign
Oct 15, 202020V582000

Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkage

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Risk
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 20V582000 · Oct 15, 2020
Jan 23, 202020V036000

Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkage

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V036000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Risk
The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 20V036000 · Jan 23, 2020
Nov 15, 201919V818000

Equipment: appliance air conditioner

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V818000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Risk
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 19V818000 · Nov 15, 2019
Apr 29, 201919V333000

Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V333000
What's wrong
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 19V333000 · Apr 29, 2019
Apr 18, 201919V313000

Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V313000
What's wrong
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 19V313000 · Apr 18, 2019
Mar 1, 201919V332000

Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V332000
What's wrong
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 19V332000 · Mar 1, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: Promaster, Promaster City. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component76

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
76Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
4Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2736110
Electrical system2432010
Power train1418000
Unknown or other811010
Exterior lighting811000
Visibility/wiper57000
Service brakes57100
Engine and engine cooling45010
Structure45010
Equipment34010
Steering34000
Fuel system23000
Gasoline23000
Wheels23000
Fuel/propulsion system23100

6 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

  • Engine

    “COMPONENT FAILED: Left transmission mount bracket and its fasteners on a 2017 RAM ProMaster with 3.6L V6 Pentastar (sales code ERB) and 62TE 6-speed automatic (sales code DG2).”

    Filed 05/18/2026 · ODI 11738594
  • Electrical system

    “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ram Promaster 1500. The vehicle was purchased on February 16, 2024. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the mileage was 84,000.”

    Filed 02/23/2026 · ODI 11719802
  • Engine

    “Vehicle is failing oil consumption test at 97,571 miles. They are saying it’s burning excessive oil due to failed piston which ran had an open recall for .”

    Filed 12/08/2025 · ODI 11703640

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2017 Ram ProMaster recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ram ProMaster have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ram ProMaster. The most recent, 20V582000 (reported October 15, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Ram ProMaster recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 5 campaigns. Others: seats (3), power train (2), air bags (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 76 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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