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Ram 1500 Accelerator Pedal Floormat Interference

NHTSA campaign 20V513000 · Reported Aug 27, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V513000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 27, 2020
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with adjustable pedals. On these trucks, the floormats may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its normal resting, or idle, position when the pedal is in certain positions.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is affected.
2. Contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free dealer repair.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V513000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2019 RAM 1500
2020 RAM 1500

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.