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Ram C/V Tradesman recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints for the Ram C/V Tradesman, covering model years 2013 to 2015. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (7), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 12 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2013–2015)
  • most complaints: 2014 (7 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 14V528000 (reported Sep 4, 2014)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (8.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ram C/V Tradesman complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 7 of 12, or 58.3%. Next come 2013 (4) and 2015 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Ram C/V Tradesman owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2013–2015Column chart of 12 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2014 with 7. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2013: 4 complaints420132014: 7 complaints720142015: 1 complaint12015
Ram C/V Tradesman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ram C/V Tradesman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201340000
201470010
201510000
All model years120010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ram C/V Tradesman components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (33.3% of all 12), followed by Electrical System (2) and Fuel/Propulsion System (2).

Components named most often in Ram C/V Tradesman complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Ram C/V Tradesman complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine433.3%
Electrical System216.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System216.7%
Air Bags18.3%
Power Train18.3%
Seats18.3%
Service Brakes18.3%
Steering18.3%
Unknown or Other18.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ram C/V Tradesman recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C/V Tradesman, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2015. The 2013 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Ram C/V Tradesman recall campaigns covering each model year
2013: 2 campaigns2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V528000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2013–2015

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

    Consequence:
    Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

  2. NHTSA campaign 13V283000

    Reported

    Air Bags; Electrical System

    Model year 2013

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ram C/V Tradesman questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ram C/V Tradesman have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ram C/V Tradesman, covering model years 2013 to 2015. The most recent, 14V528000, was reported on September 4, 2014 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2013 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Ram C/V Tradesman model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 7 of the 12 complaints in NHTSA’s file (58.3%). The next are 2013 (4) and 2015 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ram C/V Tradesman complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 33.3% of all 12. Electrical System (2) and Fuel/Propulsion System (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ram C/V Tradesman?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ram dealer.

How many Ram C/V Tradesman complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 12 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.