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2018 Ram ProMaster recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram ProMaster. The most recent was reported on October 23, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PROMASTER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ram ProMaster, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V720000	October 23, 2025	Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly
20V582000	October 15, 2020	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift
20V036000	January 23, 2020	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift
19V818000	November 15, 2019	Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
19V428000	June 11, 2019	Equipment
19V333000	April 29, 2019	Seats
19V313000	April 18, 2019	Seats
19V332000	March 1, 2019	Seats
18V524000	August 9, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
17V712000	November 14, 2017	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Seats (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Equipment (2) · Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V720000Manufacturer no. 67C, B3C, C9C

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: October 23, 2025
Owner notification: December 11, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 300,691 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: July 20, 2017 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Safety risk

Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V720000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V582000Manufacturer no. W00

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift

Report received by NHTSA: October 15, 2020
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 20 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Safety risk

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at 1-574-293-9191. Prime-Time's number for this recall is W00.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 20V582000, filed by Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V036000Manufacturer no. W00

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Column Shift

Report received by NHTSA: January 23, 2020
Owner notification: May 26, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 222,207 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Safety risk

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 20V036000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V818000Manufacturer no. VB2

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

Report received by NHTSA: November 15, 2019
Owner notification: July 7, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 99,128 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: April 30, 2015 – November 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan; Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V818000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V428000

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA: June 11, 2019
Owner notification: May 9, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 325 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: May 17, 2018 – May 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Safety risk

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V428000, filed by Unicell Body Company Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V333000Manufacturer no. 18E-076

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: April 29, 2019
Owner notification: May 27, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 544 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: August 1, 2007 – March 29, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V333000, filed by New England Wheels. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V313000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: April 18, 2019
Owner notification: May 19, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,080 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: October 1, 2014 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V313000, filed by Mobility Transportation Services. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V332000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: March 1, 2019
Owner notification: November 16, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 90 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: January 1, 2016 – July 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 19V332000, filed by Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V524000Manufacturer no. U87

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA: August 9, 2018
Owner notification: October 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: August 31, 2017 – December 11, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 18V524000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V712000Manufacturer no. T64

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: November 14, 2017
Owner notification: January 11, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,514 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster: July 24, 2017 – August 23, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: PROMASTER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles. An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 recall 17V712000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 23, 2025.