Driving the news: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks for rollaway risks after recall repairs apparently failed to solve the problem.
For context: The investigation covers 2013-2018 Ram 1500 and heavy-duty pickups already recalled in 2017 and 2018 for faulty brake transmission shift interlock systems. The problem allows trucks to shift out of park without the key in the ignition or pressing the brake pedal.
Why it matters: Despite the previous recall, the NHTSA has received 14 new complaints and six death and injury reports from owners who had their trucks "fixed."
What we’re watching: The investigation could trigger another massive recall while raising broader questions about whether automakers are properly addressing safety defects or just applying band-aid solutions that fail over time.
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