The 1995 Dodge Ram has 13 recalls, with the most serious issues including a steering shaft that can separate and cause complete loss of steering control, front suspension towers that can crack and break away from the frame, and a throttle cable on diesel models that can fray and cause unintended acceleration.
Several recalls involve fire risk. Automatic transmission fluid lines can disconnect under heavy load and spray fluid onto the exhaust manifold, and on V10 manual transmission four-wheel-drive models, clutch fluid can drip onto hot exhaust components. Gasoline-engine trucks also have a fuel rollover valve that can leak fuel onto the ground near potential ignition sources. A hood latch defect appears in two related recalls: a binding secondary latch rod can prevent full engagement, and corrosion in salt-belt states can compromise the primary latch, either way leaving the hood free to fly open and block the driver's view. On diesel models, the brake vacuum hoses can absorb engine oil, deteriorate, and collapse, reducing power brake assist and increasing stopping distances. The ignition switch and wiring can overheat when the blower runs on high for extended periods. One recall covers an emissions warranty documentation issue in certain Ram 3500 trucks sold in Canada.
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What can fail
Road salt corrosion can damage the return spring on the hood's secondary latch, causing it to stick in the open position.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The throttle cable in diesel pickup trucks can fray or break, which could cause you to lose control of the engine throttle.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The ignition switch and wiring can overheat when the blower motor runs on high for extended periods, as high electrical current passes through the switch.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness to handle the electrical current.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front suspension shock towers can crack and separate from the frame, potentially damaging rear brake lines and causing loss of rear braking pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the shock towers. Cracked towers will be replaced; uncracked towers will receive a weld-on reinforcement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
On pickup trucks with manual transmission and V10 engines, the clutch hydraulic line can overheat and rupture when driving fully loaded up steep hills in four-wheel-drive low range during hot weather, especially if the clutch is depressed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Water or road salt entering the vehicle floor near the air bag control module can cause it to corrode, potentially triggering unintended deployment of the driver-side air bag.
What the fix does
The air bag control module will be replaced with a moisture-sealed version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine warranty manual lists covered emission control parts but fails to include the powertrain control module and catalyst, which should be covered under emission warranty.
What the fix does
Owners will receive an insert for the warranty manual that corrects the list of covered emission control components.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel tank's rollover valve can leak liquid fuel onto the ground during certain driving conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rollover valve with a float-type valve to prevent fuel leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses because it lacks an internal check valve. This oil damages the hoses, causing them to collapse and reducing vacuum supply to your brakes.
What the fix does
A check valve will be installed on the vacuum pump and the vacuum hose will be replaced with an oil-resistant hose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Under heavy operating conditions, transmission fluid can get hot enough to melt the connector that holds the fluid line to the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler line connector with a new one that uses a stainless steel retainer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine-driven vacuum pump lacks an internal check valve, allowing engine oil to enter the vacuum hoses. The oil degrades the hoses, causing them to partially collapse and reducing vacuum supply to the brake booster.
What the fix does
A check valve will be added to the vacuum pump, and the vacuum hose connected to it will be replaced with an oil-resistant hose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The plastic pins and metal clip holding the lower steering shaft to the upper shaft can break, allowing the lower shaft to separate from the upper shaft.
What the fix does
Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit separation if the pins and clip break.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The secondary hood latch rod can bind against the guide bracket, which prevents the secondary latch from engaging.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket to restore proper latch engagement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
