Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
25 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 05C, 09C, 10C
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2025
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 66A
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Z46
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Y55
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: W58
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: VB1
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: V44
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U74
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. 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. 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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: T79
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: T25
Recall Date: May 9, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: T20
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: S32
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: S30
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: S19
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: R58
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2015
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: R59
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2015
Consumer Complaints
1.8K ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TOWING SMALL UTILITY TRAILER WITH 1,150 LBS LOAD AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. WITHOUT WARNING LEFT (DRIVER) REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED. GEAR OIL COATED BRAKES AND BEGAN SMOKING. UPON DIAGNOSTIC, DETERMINED LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. REQUIRED LEFT AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT, LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL, LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING.
Corrective Action:
TOWING SMALL UTILITY TRAILER WITH 1,150 LBS LOAD AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. WITHOUT WARNING LEFT (DRIVER) REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED. GEAR OIL COATED BRAKES AND BEGAN SMOKING. UPON DIAGNOSTIC, DETERMINED LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. REQUIRED LEFT AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT, LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL, LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING.
Additional Notes:
TOWING SMALL UTILITY TRAILER WITH 1,150 LBS LOAD AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. WITHOUT WARNING LEFT (DRIVER) REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED. GEAR OIL COATED BRAKES AND BEGAN SMOKING. UPON DIAGNOSTIC, DETERMINED LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. REQUIRED LEFT AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT, LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL, LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING.
Mfg Campaign: 11362148
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STOPPED STARTING. BATTERY GOT DRAINED AND NO LIGHTS WERE LEFT ON. I DROVE IT IN THE MORNING AND IN THE AFTERNOON IT WOULD NOT START
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STOPPED STARTING. BATTERY GOT DRAINED AND NO LIGHTS WERE LEFT ON. I DROVE IT IN THE MORNING AND IN THE AFTERNOON IT WOULD NOT START
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STOPPED STARTING. BATTERY GOT DRAINED AND NO LIGHTS WERE LEFT ON. I DROVE IT IN THE MORNING AND IN THE AFTERNOON IT WOULD NOT START
Mfg Campaign: 11362075
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHES INTO A STATIC SCREEN OR IS COMPLETELY BLACK AND WON'T WORK.
Corrective Action:
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHES INTO A STATIC SCREEN OR IS COMPLETELY BLACK AND WON'T WORK.
Additional Notes:
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BACKUP CAMERA GLITCHES INTO A STATIC SCREEN OR IS COMPLETELY BLACK AND WON'T WORK.
Mfg Campaign: 11362084
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT, THE ECM WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS DELAMINATED, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,482.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT, THE ECM WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS DELAMINATED, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,482.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT, THE ECM WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS DELAMINATED, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,482.
Mfg Campaign: 11361672
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN ON PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE AND RAM WILL NOT FIX THE DESIGN FLAW. THEY WILL FIX IF ITS STILL COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY . SIGNAL OF ISSUE IS THE TICKING AT COLD STARTUP YOU CAN HEAR BY FENDERWELLLS. WILL GO AWAY ONCE ENGINE IS WARM.
Corrective Action:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN ON PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE AND RAM WILL NOT FIX THE DESIGN FLAW. THEY WILL FIX IF ITS STILL COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY . SIGNAL OF ISSUE IS THE TICKING AT COLD STARTUP YOU CAN HEAR BY FENDERWELLLS. WILL GO AWAY ONCE ENGINE IS WARM.
Additional Notes:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN ON PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE AND RAM WILL NOT FIX THE DESIGN FLAW. THEY WILL FIX IF ITS STILL COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY . SIGNAL OF ISSUE IS THE TICKING AT COLD STARTUP YOU CAN HEAR BY FENDERWELLLS. WILL GO AWAY ONCE ENGINE IS WARM.
Mfg Campaign: 11361892
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR ENGINE LIGHT 12/18/19 PARTICULATE SENSOR PROBLEM. SENSOR CODE CLEARED RETURNED 12/19/19. 6/29/20 RECALL CSN 1, EGR COOLER. WITH THIS WORK HAD TO REPLACE MANIFOLD AND THEN DAMAGED HEAD ENGINE CYLINDER DUE TO DAMAGE BY TECHNICIAN AND HAD TO REPLACE, RETURNED 7/24/20. 7/30/20 ENGINE OVERHEATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. FAULT OF LOOSE HOSE CLAMP AND SYSTEM NOT BLED OF AIR, RETURNED7/31/20. 8/4/20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.EGR COOLER BY PASS ACUTOTUR VALVE NOT WORKING. RETURNED 8/6/20. 8/10.20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EGR BYPASS SOLONIDE HIGH RESISTANCE AND NOT ACTUATING, REPLACE ACTUATOR, RETURNED 8/11/20. 8/17/20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REMOVED CAM DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP, RETURNED 8/21/20. 8/28/20 ENGINE LIGHT ON AND BLACK SMOKE AND OIL SPRAYING OUT THE BACK. TRUCK TOWED BACK TO DEALER SINCE IT WOULD NOT START. MAIN ENGINE GASKET BLEW AND TOTALLED ENGINE. DEALER STILL HAS TRUCK AS OF TODAY 9/21/20 TO REPLACE ENGINE. ALL ISSUE HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK. I HAVE ALL WORK INVOICES IF NEEDED. I APPLIED FOR BUY BACK BUT WAS REFUSED DUE TO STATE GUIDELINES FOR LEMON LAW.
Corrective Action:
TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR ENGINE LIGHT 12/18/19 PARTICULATE SENSOR PROBLEM. SENSOR CODE CLEARED RETURNED 12/19/19. 6/29/20 RECALL CSN 1, EGR COOLER. WITH THIS WORK HAD TO REPLACE MANIFOLD AND THEN DAMAGED HEAD ENGINE CYLINDER DUE TO DAMAGE BY TECHNICIAN AND HAD TO REPLACE, RETURNED 7/24/20. 7/30/20 ENGINE OVERHEATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. FAULT OF LOOSE HOSE CLAMP AND SYSTEM NOT BLED OF AIR, RETURNED7/31/20. 8/4/20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.EGR COOLER BY PASS ACUTOTUR VALVE NOT WORKING. RETURNED 8/6/20. 8/10.20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EGR BYPASS SOLONIDE HIGH RESISTANCE AND NOT ACTUATING, REPLACE ACTUATOR, RETURNED 8/11/20. 8/17/20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REMOVED CAM DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP, RETURNED 8/21/20. 8/28/20 ENGINE LIGHT ON AND BLACK SMOKE AND OIL SPRAYING OUT THE BACK. TRUCK TOWED BACK TO DEALER SINCE IT WOULD NOT START. MAIN ENGINE GASKET BLEW AND TOTALLED ENGINE. DEALER STILL HAS TRUCK AS OF TODAY 9/21/20 TO REPLACE ENGINE. ALL ISSUE HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK. I HAVE ALL WORK INVOICES IF NEEDED. I APPLIED FOR BUY BACK BUT WAS REFUSED DUE TO STATE GUIDELINES FOR LEMON LAW.
Additional Notes:
TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR ENGINE LIGHT 12/18/19 PARTICULATE SENSOR PROBLEM. SENSOR CODE CLEARED RETURNED 12/19/19. 6/29/20 RECALL CSN 1, EGR COOLER. WITH THIS WORK HAD TO REPLACE MANIFOLD AND THEN DAMAGED HEAD ENGINE CYLINDER DUE TO DAMAGE BY TECHNICIAN AND HAD TO REPLACE, RETURNED 7/24/20. 7/30/20 ENGINE OVERHEATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. FAULT OF LOOSE HOSE CLAMP AND SYSTEM NOT BLED OF AIR, RETURNED7/31/20. 8/4/20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.EGR COOLER BY PASS ACUTOTUR VALVE NOT WORKING. RETURNED 8/6/20. 8/10.20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EGR BYPASS SOLONIDE HIGH RESISTANCE AND NOT ACTUATING, REPLACE ACTUATOR, RETURNED 8/11/20. 8/17/20 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REMOVED CAM DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP, RETURNED 8/21/20. 8/28/20 ENGINE LIGHT ON AND BLACK SMOKE AND OIL SPRAYING OUT THE BACK. TRUCK TOWED BACK TO DEALER SINCE IT WOULD NOT START. MAIN ENGINE GASKET BLEW AND TOTALLED ENGINE. DEALER STILL HAS TRUCK AS OF TODAY 9/21/20 TO REPLACE ENGINE. ALL ISSUE HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK. I HAVE ALL WORK INVOICES IF NEEDED. I APPLIED FOR BUY BACK BUT WAS REFUSED DUE TO STATE GUIDELINES FOR LEMON LAW.
Mfg Campaign: 11360253
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE MAKING ROUGHLY 90 DEGREE TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE STEERING DOESN'T JUST QUIT WORKING, IT'S AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T MOVE AT ALL. THE TRUCK WOULD BRIEFLY FLASH ON THE DASH 'SERVICE POWER STEERING' AND A CHIME COULD BE HEARD BUT THE CODE WOULD DISAPPEAR QUICKLY. IT DID NOT LEAVE THE CODE IN 'MESSAGES' ON THE DISPLAY. THIS IS A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD WITH SOME RAM TRUCKS ALREADY BEING IDENTIFIED AS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THE STEERING ALSO DOES THIS WHILE SITTING STILL. A PHOTO WAS TAKEN WHILE STATIONARY.
Corrective Action:
WHILE MAKING ROUGHLY 90 DEGREE TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE STEERING DOESN'T JUST QUIT WORKING, IT'S AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T MOVE AT ALL. THE TRUCK WOULD BRIEFLY FLASH ON THE DASH 'SERVICE POWER STEERING' AND A CHIME COULD BE HEARD BUT THE CODE WOULD DISAPPEAR QUICKLY. IT DID NOT LEAVE THE CODE IN 'MESSAGES' ON THE DISPLAY. THIS IS A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD WITH SOME RAM TRUCKS ALREADY BEING IDENTIFIED AS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THE STEERING ALSO DOES THIS WHILE SITTING STILL. A PHOTO WAS TAKEN WHILE STATIONARY.
Additional Notes:
WHILE MAKING ROUGHLY 90 DEGREE TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE STEERING DOESN'T JUST QUIT WORKING, IT'S AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T MOVE AT ALL. THE TRUCK WOULD BRIEFLY FLASH ON THE DASH 'SERVICE POWER STEERING' AND A CHIME COULD BE HEARD BUT THE CODE WOULD DISAPPEAR QUICKLY. IT DID NOT LEAVE THE CODE IN 'MESSAGES' ON THE DISPLAY. THIS IS A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD WITH SOME RAM TRUCKS ALREADY BEING IDENTIFIED AS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THE STEERING ALSO DOES THIS WHILE SITTING STILL. A PHOTO WAS TAKEN WHILE STATIONARY.
Mfg Campaign: 11360346
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE EGR COOLER (VB1/NHTSA 19V-757) FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR. OUR DEALER (LARRY H MILLER RAM) IN SANDY UT KEEPS TELLING US THAT FCA HAS NOT MADE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE DEFECT.
Corrective Action:
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE EGR COOLER (VB1/NHTSA 19V-757) FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR. OUR DEALER (LARRY H MILLER RAM) IN SANDY UT KEEPS TELLING US THAT FCA HAS NOT MADE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE DEFECT.
Additional Notes:
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE EGR COOLER (VB1/NHTSA 19V-757) FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR. OUR DEALER (LARRY H MILLER RAM) IN SANDY UT KEEPS TELLING US THAT FCA HAS NOT MADE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE DEFECT.
Mfg Campaign: 11359829
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, GAS GAUGE SPORADICALLY GOES TO EMPTY AND LOW GAS LIGHT COMES ON. HAPPENS PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK. HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE DRIVING AND DURING STARTUP. ALSO SHUTS DOWN REMOTE START DUE TO LOW FUEL WARNING. 45000 MILES
Corrective Action:
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, GAS GAUGE SPORADICALLY GOES TO EMPTY AND LOW GAS LIGHT COMES ON. HAPPENS PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK. HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE DRIVING AND DURING STARTUP. ALSO SHUTS DOWN REMOTE START DUE TO LOW FUEL WARNING. 45000 MILES
Additional Notes:
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, GAS GAUGE SPORADICALLY GOES TO EMPTY AND LOW GAS LIGHT COMES ON. HAPPENS PRETTY MUCH EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK. HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE WHILE DRIVING AND DURING STARTUP. ALSO SHUTS DOWN REMOTE START DUE TO LOW FUEL WARNING. 45000 MILES
Mfg Campaign: 11355564
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WITH GAS IN TANK THE FUEL GAUGE GOES RIGHT TO EMPTY AND THE GAS LIGHT COMES ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WORKS ONLY ONCE IN A WHILE. WHILE DRIVING WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS NEEDLE GOES STRAIGHT TO EMPTY AND GAS LIGHT COMES ON. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST WEEK. TRUCK HAS 46000 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
WITH GAS IN TANK THE FUEL GAUGE GOES RIGHT TO EMPTY AND THE GAS LIGHT COMES ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WORKS ONLY ONCE IN A WHILE. WHILE DRIVING WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS NEEDLE GOES STRAIGHT TO EMPTY AND GAS LIGHT COMES ON. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST WEEK. TRUCK HAS 46000 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
WITH GAS IN TANK THE FUEL GAUGE GOES RIGHT TO EMPTY AND THE GAS LIGHT COMES ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WORKS ONLY ONCE IN A WHILE. WHILE DRIVING WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS NEEDLE GOES STRAIGHT TO EMPTY AND GAS LIGHT COMES ON. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST WEEK. TRUCK HAS 46000 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11355171
Recall Date: Sep 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Corrective Action:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Additional Notes:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11353639
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Corrective Action:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Additional Notes:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11353639
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Corrective Action:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Additional Notes:
TRUCK STUCK AT HIGH SPEED, UNABLE TO DE-ACCELARATE, TURNED TRUCK TO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED HAND BRAKE TO GRADUALLY STOP. MESSAGE RECEIVED ON TRUCK;" SERVICE THROTLE BODY" MILAGE ON TRUCK 86463. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MHP AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11353639
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED AUTO NATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER BELLEVUE SERVICE CENTER (120 116TH AVENUE NE, SUITE A, BELLEVUE, WA 98004, (425) 312-1092) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED AUTO NATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER BELLEVUE SERVICE CENTER (120 116TH AVENUE NE, SUITE A, BELLEVUE, WA 98004, (425) 312-1092) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED AUTO NATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER BELLEVUE SERVICE CENTER (120 116TH AVENUE NE, SUITE A, BELLEVUE, WA 98004, (425) 312-1092) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11353219
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER LARRY H MILLER DODGE LOCATED AT 755 N 500 W, WEST BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010, WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER LARRY H MILLER DODGE LOCATED AT 755 N 500 W, WEST BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010, WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V757000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER LARRY H MILLER DODGE LOCATED AT 755 N 500 W, WEST BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010, WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 11352317
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $2,260.72 TO REPAIR. THERE WAS 59,860 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. POWER TRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRES AT 60,000 MILES THEY SAID IT WAS NOT PART OF THE POWER TRAIN. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FOR CERTAIN 2016 DODGE RAMS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1/22/2015 AND 9/13/2015. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THE SAID THE RECALL WAS VIN SPECIFIC AND MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SURELY SINCE I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IT MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. THEY SAID MINE WAS ASSEMBLED IN JULY OF JULY OF 2016. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THAT PART WAS BUILT. THE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THEN THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK.
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $2,260.72 TO REPAIR. THERE WAS 59,860 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. POWER TRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRES AT 60,000 MILES THEY SAID IT WAS NOT PART OF THE POWER TRAIN. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FOR CERTAIN 2016 DODGE RAMS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1/22/2015 AND 9/13/2015. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THE SAID THE RECALL WAS VIN SPECIFIC AND MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SURELY SINCE I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IT MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. THEY SAID MINE WAS ASSEMBLED IN JULY OF JULY OF 2016. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THAT PART WAS BUILT. THE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THEN THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK.
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $2,260.72 TO REPAIR. THERE WAS 59,860 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. POWER TRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRES AT 60,000 MILES THEY SAID IT WAS NOT PART OF THE POWER TRAIN. I CHECKED ONLINE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FOR CERTAIN 2016 DODGE RAMS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1/22/2015 AND 9/13/2015. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THE SAID THE RECALL WAS VIN SPECIFIC AND MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SURELY SINCE I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IT MUST BE A DEFECTIVE PART AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. THEY SAID MINE WAS ASSEMBLED IN JULY OF JULY OF 2016. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THAT PART WAS BUILT. THE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THEN THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK.
Mfg Campaign: 11351787
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON READING CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE. UPON INVESTIGATION FROM DEALER AND LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE ISSUE IS A FAILED CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS. ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE ON THE TRUCK BY THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. TRUCK ONLY HAS 157K MILES AND HAD ZERO ISSUES PREVIOUS TO MY LAST OIL CHANGE AROUND JUNE. TRUCK WAS RUNNING FINE AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN STARTED RUNNING HORRIBLE. TRUCK WAS TAKING TO DEALER RIGHT AWAY FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL REPAIR FOR THIS IS $5,500
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON READING CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE. UPON INVESTIGATION FROM DEALER AND LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE ISSUE IS A FAILED CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS. ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE ON THE TRUCK BY THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. TRUCK ONLY HAS 157K MILES AND HAD ZERO ISSUES PREVIOUS TO MY LAST OIL CHANGE AROUND JUNE. TRUCK WAS RUNNING FINE AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN STARTED RUNNING HORRIBLE. TRUCK WAS TAKING TO DEALER RIGHT AWAY FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL REPAIR FOR THIS IS $5,500
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON READING CYLINDER 8 MISFIRE. UPON INVESTIGATION FROM DEALER AND LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE ISSUE IS A FAILED CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS. ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE ON THE TRUCK BY THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. TRUCK ONLY HAS 157K MILES AND HAD ZERO ISSUES PREVIOUS TO MY LAST OIL CHANGE AROUND JUNE. TRUCK WAS RUNNING FINE AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN STARTED RUNNING HORRIBLE. TRUCK WAS TAKING TO DEALER RIGHT AWAY FOR INSPECTION. TOTAL REPAIR FOR THIS IS $5,500
Mfg Campaign: 11351880
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FUEL SENSOR FAILS AFTER FILLING UP VEHICLE. AFTER FILLING UP TANK THE VEHICLE WILL REGISTER FULL FOR 30 TO 40 MILES. THEN SENSOR WILL FAIL AND READ EMPTY WHICH BRINGS IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
Corrective Action:
FUEL SENSOR FAILS AFTER FILLING UP VEHICLE. AFTER FILLING UP TANK THE VEHICLE WILL REGISTER FULL FOR 30 TO 40 MILES. THEN SENSOR WILL FAIL AND READ EMPTY WHICH BRINGS IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
Additional Notes:
FUEL SENSOR FAILS AFTER FILLING UP VEHICLE. AFTER FILLING UP TANK THE VEHICLE WILL REGISTER FULL FOR 30 TO 40 MILES. THEN SENSOR WILL FAIL AND READ EMPTY WHICH BRINGS IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11351545
Recall Date: Aug 27, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
COOLANT LEAKING. LEAK COULDN'T BE DETECTED BY ONLY EYES OBSERVATION UNDER THE TRUCK. IT'S UNKNOWN WHERE THE LEAK WENT. FIRST, WE REFILLED THE COOLANT, AND WHEN IT HAPPENED THE 2ND TIMES AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME OF 1-2 MONTHS, WE REFILLED IT ONCE AGAIN, ONCE THE COOLANT TANK WAS EMPTY, BUT ONLY THIS TIME, IT'S A SHORT PERIOD OF 2 DAYS. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT'S A RECALL ITEM, THAT IT HAD BEEN REPORTED SOME OF THE RAM 1500 HAD MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LEAKED. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHERE THE COOLANT GO, THEY SAID IT'S NOT "SAFE" TO DRIVE THE TRUCK. NOW MY TRUCK HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 1.5 MONTHS AND WAS TILL BEING TOLD THAT THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL WARNING FROM CHRYSLER. LUCKILY THE COOLANT WARNING SIGN IS WORKING. OTHERWISE, WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KNOW AND WE AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS ON THE STREET MIGHT BE EXPOSED TO EXPLOSION.
Corrective Action:
COOLANT LEAKING. LEAK COULDN'T BE DETECTED BY ONLY EYES OBSERVATION UNDER THE TRUCK. IT'S UNKNOWN WHERE THE LEAK WENT. FIRST, WE REFILLED THE COOLANT, AND WHEN IT HAPPENED THE 2ND TIMES AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME OF 1-2 MONTHS, WE REFILLED IT ONCE AGAIN, ONCE THE COOLANT TANK WAS EMPTY, BUT ONLY THIS TIME, IT'S A SHORT PERIOD OF 2 DAYS. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT'S A RECALL ITEM, THAT IT HAD BEEN REPORTED SOME OF THE RAM 1500 HAD MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LEAKED. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHERE THE COOLANT GO, THEY SAID IT'S NOT "SAFE" TO DRIVE THE TRUCK. NOW MY TRUCK HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 1.5 MONTHS AND WAS TILL BEING TOLD THAT THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL WARNING FROM CHRYSLER. LUCKILY THE COOLANT WARNING SIGN IS WORKING. OTHERWISE, WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KNOW AND WE AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS ON THE STREET MIGHT BE EXPOSED TO EXPLOSION.
Additional Notes:
COOLANT LEAKING. LEAK COULDN'T BE DETECTED BY ONLY EYES OBSERVATION UNDER THE TRUCK. IT'S UNKNOWN WHERE THE LEAK WENT. FIRST, WE REFILLED THE COOLANT, AND WHEN IT HAPPENED THE 2ND TIMES AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME OF 1-2 MONTHS, WE REFILLED IT ONCE AGAIN, ONCE THE COOLANT TANK WAS EMPTY, BUT ONLY THIS TIME, IT'S A SHORT PERIOD OF 2 DAYS. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT'S A RECALL ITEM, THAT IT HAD BEEN REPORTED SOME OF THE RAM 1500 HAD MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LEAKED. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHERE THE COOLANT GO, THEY SAID IT'S NOT "SAFE" TO DRIVE THE TRUCK. NOW MY TRUCK HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 1.5 MONTHS AND WAS TILL BEING TOLD THAT THE PART HAD NOT ARRIVED. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL WARNING FROM CHRYSLER. LUCKILY THE COOLANT WARNING SIGN IS WORKING. OTHERWISE, WE WON'T BE ABLE TO KNOW AND WE AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS ON THE STREET MIGHT BE EXPOSED TO EXPLOSION.
Mfg Campaign: 11351615
Recall Date: Aug 27, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HAVING AN ISSUE GETTING A RECALL COMPLETED, I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS TO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST YEAR TO GET FCA RECALL VB1/NHTSA 19V-757 COMPLETED ONLY TO BE TOLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE ALSO TRIED TO GET FCA RECALL VA7 COMPLETED AS WELL ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY WILL DO IT WHEN VB1 IS COMPLETED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Corrective Action:
HAVING AN ISSUE GETTING A RECALL COMPLETED, I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS TO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST YEAR TO GET FCA RECALL VB1/NHTSA 19V-757 COMPLETED ONLY TO BE TOLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE ALSO TRIED TO GET FCA RECALL VA7 COMPLETED AS WELL ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY WILL DO IT WHEN VB1 IS COMPLETED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Additional Notes:
HAVING AN ISSUE GETTING A RECALL COMPLETED, I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS TO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS OVER THE PAST YEAR TO GET FCA RECALL VB1/NHTSA 19V-757 COMPLETED ONLY TO BE TOLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE ALSO TRIED TO GET FCA RECALL VA7 COMPLETED AS WELL ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY WILL DO IT WHEN VB1 IS COMPLETED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11351301
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2020
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