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2018 Ram ProMaster recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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
39
Latest campaign
Oct 23, 2025

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment3Nov 15, 2019
Seats3Apr 29, 2019
Power train2Oct 15, 2020
Engine and engine cooling1Oct 23, 2025
Electrical system1Aug 9, 2018
Steering1Mar 6, 2018
Air bags1Nov 14, 2017

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 23, 2025Latest campaign
Oct 23, 202525V720000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system radiator assembly

Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

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What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Risk
Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 25V720000 · Oct 23, 2025
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
Jun 11, 201919V428000

Equipment

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
Filed under
Promaster
Campaign
NHTSA 19V428000 · Jun 11, 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

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).

Owner complaints by component39

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
39Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1231000
Electrical system1128000
Unknown or other718000
Power train718200
Visibility/wiper410200
Service brakes38000
Steering25000
Tires25000
Structure25000
Fuel/propulsion system13000
Engine and engine cooling13000
Electronic stability control (ESC)13000
Air bags13000
Seats13100
Exterior lighting13000

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, merged from NHTSA model names ProMaster, Promaster City.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Gas tank connection from fill tube to gas tank has a bust on plastic gasket. Leaks gas near the muffler. No replacement part, only option is a new $1,300 gas tank that is back ordered probably due to this issue.”

    Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765793
  • Electrical system

    “My vehicle is subject to open safety Recall 67C involving the cooling fan module and related fuse protection in the engine compartment. The recall has been open since October 2025.”

    Filed 04/26/2026 · ODI 11733867
  • Steering

    “My power steering locked up and almost caused an accident. The dealer said they are having trouble with this component (corrosion in plug).”

    Filed 03/18/2026 · ODI 11725166

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2018 Ram ProMaster recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ram ProMaster have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram ProMaster. The most recent, 25V720000 (reported October 23, 2025), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ram ProMaster recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 3 campaigns. Others: seats (3), power train (2), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ram ProMaster?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 39 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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