2012 Dodge Ram 4500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Ram 4500 has 5 recalls, the most serious including an airbag that can deploy without warning, an alternator that can fail and stall the truck or catch fire, and a column shifter that can be moved without the brake pedal pressed, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.

On the chassis side, incorrect torque specifications in the owner's and service manuals can lead to over-tightened lug nuts, which can break wheel studs and cause a wheel to separate from the truck while driving. There is also a recall covering an included fire extinguisher: certain Kidde units with plastic handles or push-button indicators can fail to discharge properly, leaving the extinguisher useless if a fire breaks out.