Service Repair

Ram Trucks Recalled Due to Cruise Control Complaint

Jan. 4, 2021

Chrysler is recalling certain vehicles, including 2014-2019 Ram 1500/2500/3500/4500 and 5500 trucks built from June 2012 to May 2018 to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.

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Mike Mavrigian

If when using the cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle’s wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged.

This can result in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

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Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.