Ram Ram 5500 Cab-Chassis

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to turn off while driving. If this happens, the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and electronic stability control (ESC) system would not work. 
Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light, antilock braking system (ABS) light, and seat belt reminder light to display. This recall also affects certain RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles. 

Safety Risk: 
Airbags and seat belt pretensioners that don't work could increase the risk of injury in a crash. An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module software.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster screen not to display when starting the vehicle or while driving. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the gear selection, warnings, and tell-tales.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 12" instrument panel cluster. This recall also affects certain RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles.

Safety Risk: 
Warnings, tell-tales and gear selection indicators that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Actions: 
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the wrong instrument panel cluster may have been installed during production. As a result, the brake system malfunction and parking brake indicators would display as text instead of symbols. Canadian regulations require certain symbols to be used.  
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 3.5-inch instrument panel cluster. 
 
Safety Risk: 
Incorrect indicators could create confusion and increase the risk of a crash.   
 
Corrective Actions: 
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the instrument panel cluster.

Issue:
On certain trucks, the brake hydraulic control unit could fail. Over time, this could cause the antilock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) system and/or traction control not to work. 
Note: This recall also affects certain RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles. 

Safety Risk: 
An antilock braking system, electronic stability control system and/or traction control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash. 
 
Corrective Actions: 
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the brake hydraulic control unit.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. 

Safety Risk: 
This error does not affect vehicle safety. 

Corrective Actions: 
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.