With the pin in the open position the transmission can be shifted out of park into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition. Fca has recalled ram pickups for brake transmission shift interlock btsi pins that can overheat and fail if youve recently purchased a 2017 or 2018 model ram youll want to be aware.
Ram Recalls 181 000 Trucks For Overheating Part
Ram brake transmission shift interlock. T 79 ram column shift for automatic transmission trucks with column shifts brake transmission shift interlock recall. Dec 1 2013 location. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in park may cause the brake transmission shift interlock btsi pin to stick in the open position. Shift the transmission into the park position. Brake transmission interlock mechanism. A btsi locking pin stuck in the open position may allow the transmission to be shifted out of park and to any gear position without depression of the brake pedal andor without the key in the ignition if a key is applicable.
Remove the steering column trim as necessary for access to the brake transmission shift interlock. 2014 4x4 qc express 6 speed auto 355 differentials engine. Pull upward on both the btsi lock tab 4 and the gearshift cable lock tab 3.
Gallery of Ram Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
