RAM 1500 Pickup (Ds) Recall R/2025/486: rAM 1500 Pickup 3.0L Diesel. Loss Of Crankshaft Reference Position. Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- 66A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
RAM recalled 1500 Pickup (ds) vehicles built between 30 October 2012 and 13 December 2019. There is a risk of the loss of crankshaft reference position that can result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine. The dealer will install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of the loss of crankshaft reference position that can result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine. A loss of motive power can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 2014-2019 RAM 1500 Pickup 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update. Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk of the loss of crankshaft reference position that can result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine. A loss of motive power can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. Remedy: Install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine stall as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine.
The Fix
The dealer will install modified software to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
1500 Pickup (ds) built between 30 October 2012 and 13 December 2019 may be included. RAM estimates 10 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 66A or the DVSA reference R/2025/486. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 1500 Pickup (ds), 2500 Pickup (dj), 3500 10K LB CAB Chassis, 3500 Cab/chassis (dd) and 2 moreMalfunctioning steering column control module (SCCM) | Urgent | R/2024/143 | |
| 1500 Pickup (ds), 3500 10K LB CAB Chassis, RAM 2500 Pickup, RAM 3500 Pickup and 1 moreThe side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) inflator may rupture | Urgent | R/2022/216 | |
| 1500 Pickup (ds)Erg cooler susceptible to thermal fatigue | Low | R/2020/118 | |
| 1500 Pickup (ds), 1500 Pickup (dt)Wipers may lead to reduced road visibility | Book soon | R/2020/117 |
This is one of 28 RAM recalls in DVSA’s data. The RAM recall launched before it was R/2025/173 on 11 Nov 2025, for rAM 3500 Cab Driver airbag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2025/506 on 16 Dec 2025, for rAM 1500 Pickup. Front wheel bearing encoder ring. You can also see every RAM recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/486, launched 19 November 2025. 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.