Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a recall for older Ram pickups outfitted with manual transmissions.
The company has discovered a defect related to the clutch ignition-interlock switches, which may have been assembled with an incorrect spring wire. The alternate wire is said to be vulnerable to failure, preventing the vehicle from starting or, conversely, allowing unintended movement if the pickup is started when in gear.
The company has discovered a defect related to the clutch ignition-interlock switches, which may have been assembled with an incorrect spring wire. The alternate wire is said to be vulnerable to failure, preventing the vehicle from starting or, conversely, allowing unintended movement if the pickup is started when in gear.
The issue is being handled as a safety recall, as the single known accident involving a broken spring wire resulted in a fatality.
The campaign includes 2006-2007 Dodge Dakota, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500 and Mitsubishi Raider pickups, including more than 54,000 units sold in North America.
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