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2013 Ram 3500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

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Recalls

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Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2021336 · manufacturer campaign Y26 / Y36

28 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3500 2012–2021 · 4500 2012–2021 · 5500 2012–2021

What is wrong

On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and flanged lug nuts.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the wheel studs, as necessary. They will also provide an update for the torque specification listed in the owner's manual.

30,899 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2020312 · manufacturer campaign W49

8 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2014–2018 · 3500 2013–2018

What is wrong

This recall is for certain replacement parts for use on Ram Heavy Duty trucks that were sold by dealer parts departments. This recall is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. If the outboard steering linkage jam nut is not welded according to the Dealer Service Instructions for safety recall V06, it could loosen and allow one end of the drag link to separate from the adjuster sleeve. A drag link separation can result in a loss of steering control. The following 4x4 style steering system parts are included in this recall: Drag Link Assembly (Part # 68369907AA) Jam Nut (Part # 06510749AA and Part # 06510750AA) Drag Link Outer (Part # 68111301AA) Drag Link Adjuster (Part #68111302AA) Drag Link Inner (Part # 68111304AA)

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify potential owners using dealer sales records. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the drag link assembly. If the drag link is not welded but the jam nuts are properly tightened, the nuts will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the nuts are not properly tightened, the drag link assembly will be assessed for replacement. If a component or assembly is returned, FCA will reimburse the customer.

EquipmentService Campaign Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019441 · manufacturer campaign V44

30 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2013–2018 · 2500 2013–2018 · 3500 2013–2018

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate, the tailgate may open while driving. If this occurs, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. Note: This is an expansion of recall U74 (Transport Canada recall 2018-398).

Why it matters

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to modify the tailgate locking mechanism. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2019-221

220,317 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019038 · manufacturer campaign V06

25 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2014–2018 · 3500 2013–2018

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a nut in the steering system could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. This problem affects trucks equipped with a 4x4 style steering system.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control would increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the outboard steering linkage jam nut. If the nut is properly tightened, it will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the nut is not properly tightened, the drag link assembly will be replaced.

77,994 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2018230 · manufacturer campaign U40

3 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2013–2018 · 3500 2013–2018

What is wrong

FCA Canada has determined that some Mopar gooseneck trailer hitch ball kits may not fully seat and lock into the truck hardware as intended. This can be caused by dirt and/or debris accumulation on top of the gooseneck ball mount, in the mounting hole and/or tolerance stack-up. If this occurs, the gooseneck ball may appear to be locked in place when it is not. If the gooseneck ball is not locked in place, under certain driving conditions it may detach from the truck. Affected parts are the Mopar 2 5/16‘’ Gooseneck Ball Kit part number 82213631 and Mopar 3” Gooseneck Ball Kit part number 82213632.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will conduct a voluntary field action on all affected parts. The remedy for this condition is currently under development. Note: This field action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

4,350 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanService Campaign Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2017663 · manufacturer campaign T82

22 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Pacifica 2018 · Town 2014–2016 · Caliber 2007 · Challenger 2009 · and 14 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the suspect Kidde fire extinguisher with a new Kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

7,391 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2017659 · manufacturer campaign T79

21 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2009–2017 · 2500 2010–2017 · 3500 2010–2017 · 4500 2011–2017 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the PARK (P) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the BTSI as necessary. The Body Control Module (BCM) will also be updated.

290,200 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017441 · manufacturer campaign T51

13 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2013–2017 · 3500 2013–2017 · 4500 2013–2017 · 5500 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7 litre diesel engines, the water pump could fail. This could result in an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the water pump with a new one.

49,697 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016500 · manufacturer campaign S68

12 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Charger 2011–2014 · 2500 2013 · 3500 2007–2013 · 4500 2008–2013 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 220 amp alternator, frequent load cycling at the rated amperage capacity and particularly in hot ambient conditions could cause the alternator to develop a short, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. If a short develops in the alternator while the vehicle is being driven, it could also result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Both situations could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the alternator.

10,077 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2016214 · manufacturer campaign S30

12 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2012–2016 · 2500 2012–2016 · 3500 2012–2016

What is wrong

*** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act *** Certain Mopar canvas seat covers, sold as aftermarket parts, may not be compatible with vehicles equipped with seat thorax airbags and could impede deployment. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a side impact crash where seat thorax airbag deployment is warranted.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners who may have purchased the Mopar Canvas Seat Covers, and advise them to remove the covers and return them for a refund.

42 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanService Campaign Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2015383 · manufacturer campaign R46

27 August 2015

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2014 · 3500 2013–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension track bar frame bracket may have been improperly welded during the manufacturing process. As a result, bracket welds may break and allow the bracket to separate from the frame rail. A separated front suspension track bar frame bracket will cause diminished steering response, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front suspension track bar frame bracket. For vehicles found without a separated front suspension track bar frame bracket and/or cracked weld(s), additional support brackets will be installed. For vehicles found with a separated front suspension track bar frame bracket and/or cracked weld(s), a new front suspension track bar frame bracket will be welded to the frame.

19,813 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015330 · manufacturer campaign R36

22 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2012–2014 · 2500 2012–2014 · 3500 2012–2014 · 4500 2012–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Centers, the steering wheel wiring harness may wear against the driver frontal airbag retainer spring, potentially resulting in an electrical short which could cause unintended driver frontal airbag deployment. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could result in injury and increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will secure the wiring harness and add protective caps to the retainer spring.

235,925 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015326 · manufacturer campaign R23

22 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2013–2015 · 2500 2013–2015 · 3500 2013–2015

What is wrong

On certain 4-door pickup vehicles, the software in Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may contain side impact calibrations that are overly sensitive. This could result in unintended deployment of the Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), seat airbag, and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner during certain driving conditions, which could startle the driver and result in a vehicle crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the ORC module calibration.

152,621 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2014449 · manufacturer campaign P65

9 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: Ram 2010–2014 · 2500 2010–2014 · 3500 2010–2014 · 4500 2010–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines, an electrical connection at the fuel heater could overheat, potentially rendering the heater inoperative and causing a fuel leak and fuel odour. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the fuel heater, and replace it if required, as well as replace the fuel heater wiring harness electrical connector.

59,432 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2013201 · manufacturer campaign N35

7 June 2013

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2013 · 2500 2013 · 3500 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting and Retroreflective Devices. The vehicles may not give notification of a turn signal malfunction, as is required by the standard. The absence of notification of a turn signal malfunction could, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, increase the risk of a crash causing personal injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reconfigure the central body controller.

11,539 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2013200 · manufacturer campaign N33

7 June 2013

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2013 · 3500 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with headlight high-beams that do not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting and Retroreflective Devices. This could compromise driver down-road visibility and, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing personal injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reconfigure the central body controller for proper headlamp shutter function during high-beam mode.

167 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2013198 · manufacturer campaign N30

7 June 2013

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2013 · 2500 2013 · 3500 2013 · 5500 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 - Controls and Displays and CMVSS 105 - Brake Systems. The brake malfunction/parking brake indicator may display the word "BRAKE" instead of the required symbol.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster in affected vehicles.

590 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2013104 · manufacturer campaign N19

5 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2013 · 3500 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, heat buildup can occur under the engine cover, potentially resulting in an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an updated engine cover.

883 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 20 recalls on record for the 2013 Ram 3500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.