RAM 1500 Pickup (Dt) Recall R/2020/109: The Transfer Case Contains A Dual Drive Gear Which May Have Been Installed In An Incorrect…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- 16 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- W06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
RAM recalled 1500 Pickup (dt) vehicles built between 20 November 2018 and 4 April 2019. The transfer case contains a dual drive gear which may have been installed in an incorrect orientation. The dealer will replace the transfer case. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transfer case contains a dual drive gear which may have been installed in an incorrect orientation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TRANSFER CASE CONTAINS A DUAL DRIVE GEAR WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN AN INCORRECT ORIENTATION Defect: The transfer case contains a dual drive gear which may have been installed in an incorrect orientation. Remedy: Replace the transfer case.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the transfer case contains a dual drive gear which may have been installed in an incorrect orientation.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the transfer case.
Are You Affected?
1500 Pickup (dt) built between 20 November 2018 and 4 April 2019 may be included. RAM estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with RAM, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with RAM.
- Book with any franchised RAM dealer, quoting the campaign code W06 or the DVSA reference R/2020/109. See how to get a RAM recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Pickup (dt)RAM 1500 Pickup. Front wheel bearing encoder ring | Urgent | R/2025/506 | |
| 1500 Pickup (dt), 2500 Pickup (dj), 3500 CAB (df), Promaster (vf)Rearview camera visibility | Book soon | R/2024/358 | |
| 1500 Pickup (dt)RAM 1500 Pickup steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure | Urgent | R/2024/332 | |
| 1500 Pickup (dt)Rear view camera | Urgent | R/2023/325 | |
| 1500 Pickup (dt)Powertrain control module software | Urgent | R/2023/324 |
This is one of 28 RAM recalls in DVSA’s data. The RAM recall launched before it was R/2020/064 on 20 Mar 2020, for the instrment cluster may become non-operational. The one launched after it was R/2020/117 on 23 Sep 2020, for wipers may lead to reduced road visibility. You can also see every RAM recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/109, launched 16 April 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.