Campaign 20V-513

In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.

Consequence

A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 20V513000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about speed control on these vehicles: 65, of which 6 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-513
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ram	1500	2019 to 2020	65

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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