This page covers 2 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Ram 2500.
3/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2012 RAM 2500 has 2 recalls, the more serious being a column shifter that can be moved out of park without the brake pedal pressed or a key in the ignition, creating a rollaway risk that can cause injury.
The second recall involves certain Mopar canvas seat covers sold as aftermarket accessories. On vehicles equipped with side thorax airbags in the seats, these covers can interfere with airbag deployment in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Holding the brake pedal down for extended periods while parked may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock pin to stick open, allowing the transmission to shift out of Park without pressing the brake or turning on the ignition.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software, inspect the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock, and replace it if needed, at no cost.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Mopar canvas seat covers may block seat side airbags from deploying properly in a side-impact crash, increasing injury risk to the occupant.
What the fix does
Remove the seat covers and return them to FCA Canada for a refund.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
