Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
50 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 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 08C
Recall Date: May 8, 2025
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.
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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 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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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: 75B
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
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.
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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 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
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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: ZB8
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2022
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.
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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.
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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 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
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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: W67
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
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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: W63
Recall Date: Aug 27, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
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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: W25
Recall Date: Apr 9, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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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: W30-W37
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.
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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: W06
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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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: VE1
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
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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: VB8
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2019
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.
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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 Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
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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: V93
Recall Date: Aug 27, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
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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: V83
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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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: V67
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
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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: V61, V71
Recall Date: May 31, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
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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: V48
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
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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: V29
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
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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: V17
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
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: V07
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
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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: V12
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
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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: V04
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
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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: UB7
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
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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: U88
Recall Date: Aug 23, 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.
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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
Consumer Complaints
1.8K ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES WONT TURN THE CRUISE ON ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS COOLER OUTSIDE AND WHEN FIRST TURNING TRUCK ON YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON LIKE TIME TIMES FOR IT TO REGISTER IT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Corrective Action:
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES WONT TURN THE CRUISE ON ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS COOLER OUTSIDE AND WHEN FIRST TURNING TRUCK ON YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON LIKE TIME TIMES FOR IT TO REGISTER IT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Additional Notes:
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES WONT TURN THE CRUISE ON ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS COOLER OUTSIDE AND WHEN FIRST TURNING TRUCK ON YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON LIKE TIME TIMES FOR IT TO REGISTER IT WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11321081
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
EVERY DAY WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME. TRUCK HAS SAT FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS AND IS COOL (70 DEGREES) AS I LEAVE MY COMMUNITY DRIIVING 25 MPH, I STOP AT THE FIRST STOP SIGN. DURING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND SURGES FORWARD. MANY TIMES DURING THIS SURGE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND THE SCREEN INSTRUCTS ME TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND THEN BACK IN TO DRIVE. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS IF THERE IS TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THE TRUCK ALWAYS SURGES WHEN STOPPING AND POPS OUT OF GEAR AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ADDRESSED BY UPDATING DRIVE TRAIN SOFTWARE . SINCE REPAIR IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND DEALER INSISTS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE. I HAVE PROVIDED A VIDEO SHOWING THE TRUCK POPPING OUT OF GEAR AT A STOP SIGH. THE SITE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD THE VIDEO BUT I CAN PROVIDE IF REQUESTED.
Corrective Action:
EVERY DAY WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME. TRUCK HAS SAT FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS AND IS COOL (70 DEGREES) AS I LEAVE MY COMMUNITY DRIIVING 25 MPH, I STOP AT THE FIRST STOP SIGN. DURING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND SURGES FORWARD. MANY TIMES DURING THIS SURGE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND THE SCREEN INSTRUCTS ME TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND THEN BACK IN TO DRIVE. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS IF THERE IS TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THE TRUCK ALWAYS SURGES WHEN STOPPING AND POPS OUT OF GEAR AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ADDRESSED BY UPDATING DRIVE TRAIN SOFTWARE . SINCE REPAIR IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND DEALER INSISTS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE. I HAVE PROVIDED A VIDEO SHOWING THE TRUCK POPPING OUT OF GEAR AT A STOP SIGH. THE SITE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD THE VIDEO BUT I CAN PROVIDE IF REQUESTED.
Additional Notes:
EVERY DAY WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME. TRUCK HAS SAT FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS AND IS COOL (70 DEGREES) AS I LEAVE MY COMMUNITY DRIIVING 25 MPH, I STOP AT THE FIRST STOP SIGN. DURING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND SURGES FORWARD. MANY TIMES DURING THIS SURGE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND THE SCREEN INSTRUCTS ME TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND THEN BACK IN TO DRIVE. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS IF THERE IS TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THE TRUCK ALWAYS SURGES WHEN STOPPING AND POPS OUT OF GEAR AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ADDRESSED BY UPDATING DRIVE TRAIN SOFTWARE . SINCE REPAIR IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND DEALER INSISTS THEY CAN'T REPLICATE. I HAVE PROVIDED A VIDEO SHOWING THE TRUCK POPPING OUT OF GEAR AT A STOP SIGH. THE SITE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO UPLOAD THE VIDEO BUT I CAN PROVIDE IF REQUESTED.
Mfg Campaign: 11321101
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Corrective Action:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Additional Notes:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Mfg Campaign: 11320876
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Corrective Action:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Additional Notes:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Mfg Campaign: 11320876
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Corrective Action:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Additional Notes:
STARTED WITH TELLING ME MY TIRE WAS FLAT. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS AND THE TIRE WAS FULL OF AIR. THEN TOLD ME ELCECTROIC BRAKES NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT IT KEPT TELLING ME THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NEVER PUT THE TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOOK IT INTO THEIR SHOP AND 'FIXED' IT IN A FEW MINUTES. VERY NEXT DAY EVERYTHING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE KEPT IT OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I CALLED THEM AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY TELLING THEM I WAS BRINGING IT BACK THEY ASKED ME TO WAIT TIL NEXT WEEK TO BRING IT. THIS IS THEIR SECOND CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I BOUGHT A TRUCK BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL FARM AND I NEED IT TO FEED AND WATER MY ANIMALS. THEY HAVE HAD TO GO WITHOUT WATER ONE DAY BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD MY TRUCK 3 OUT OF THE FIRST EIGHT DAYS AFTER BUYING IT. ALSO THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE ME A RECEIPT FROM WHEN I BROUGHT IT THE FIRST TIME UNTIL I HAD TOLD THEM I HAD ALREADY CALLED THE AG OFFICE.
Mfg Campaign: 11320876
Recall Date: Apr 11, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE CONTACT OWNS JUST BOUGHT A RAM 1500 CLASSIC BIGHORN DRIVING IT HOME FROM DEALERSHIP ON INTERSTATE 91 IN SPRINGFIELD MA. GOING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF TRUCK ONTO HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*DT*DT*TP*DT CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY REPAIR WAS FREE OF CHARGE.*JB*JB
Corrective Action:
THE CONTACT OWNS JUST BOUGHT A RAM 1500 CLASSIC BIGHORN DRIVING IT HOME FROM DEALERSHIP ON INTERSTATE 91 IN SPRINGFIELD MA. GOING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF TRUCK ONTO HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*DT*DT*TP*DT CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY REPAIR WAS FREE OF CHARGE.*JB*JB
Additional Notes:
THE CONTACT OWNS JUST BOUGHT A RAM 1500 CLASSIC BIGHORN DRIVING IT HOME FROM DEALERSHIP ON INTERSTATE 91 IN SPRINGFIELD MA. GOING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHEN DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF TRUCK ONTO HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*DT*DT*TP*DT CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY REPAIR WAS FREE OF CHARGE.*JB*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11320698
Recall Date: Apr 9, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ONE EVENT WAS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY APPROVED SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION IN TRAFFIC. NEXT TWO EVENTS HAPPENED AT THE START OF THE DAY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL "SERVICE POWER STEERING". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING WHEN THIS ERROR IS DISPLAYED. WITH EACH EVENT THE NEARBY SERVICE CENTER FOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEEDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE DAYS TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON A SOLUTION. ON ANOTHER ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE ON FIRST DELIVERY (WITHIN 100 MILES) AND AGAIN AROUND 2500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND NEEDED THE SERVICE CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE IT WORK.
Corrective Action:
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ONE EVENT WAS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY APPROVED SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION IN TRAFFIC. NEXT TWO EVENTS HAPPENED AT THE START OF THE DAY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL "SERVICE POWER STEERING". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING WHEN THIS ERROR IS DISPLAYED. WITH EACH EVENT THE NEARBY SERVICE CENTER FOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEEDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE DAYS TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON A SOLUTION. ON ANOTHER ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE ON FIRST DELIVERY (WITHIN 100 MILES) AND AGAIN AROUND 2500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND NEEDED THE SERVICE CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE IT WORK.
Additional Notes:
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ONE EVENT WAS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY APPROVED SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION IN TRAFFIC. NEXT TWO EVENTS HAPPENED AT THE START OF THE DAY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL "SERVICE POWER STEERING". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING WHEN THIS ERROR IS DISPLAYED. WITH EACH EVENT THE NEARBY SERVICE CENTER FOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEEDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE DAYS TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON A SOLUTION. ON ANOTHER ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE ON FIRST DELIVERY (WITHIN 100 MILES) AND AGAIN AROUND 2500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND NEEDED THE SERVICE CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE IT WORK.
Mfg Campaign: 11320065
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ONE EVENT WAS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY APPROVED SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION IN TRAFFIC. NEXT TWO EVENTS HAPPENED AT THE START OF THE DAY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL "SERVICE POWER STEERING". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING WHEN THIS ERROR IS DISPLAYED. WITH EACH EVENT THE NEARBY SERVICE CENTER FOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEEDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE DAYS TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON A SOLUTION. ON ANOTHER ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE ON FIRST DELIVERY (WITHIN 100 MILES) AND AGAIN AROUND 2500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND NEEDED THE SERVICE CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE IT WORK.
Corrective Action:
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ONE EVENT WAS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY APPROVED SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION IN TRAFFIC. NEXT TWO EVENTS HAPPENED AT THE START OF THE DAY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL "SERVICE POWER STEERING". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING WHEN THIS ERROR IS DISPLAYED. WITH EACH EVENT THE NEARBY SERVICE CENTER FOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEEDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE DAYS TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON A SOLUTION. ON ANOTHER ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE ON FIRST DELIVERY (WITHIN 100 MILES) AND AGAIN AROUND 2500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND NEEDED THE SERVICE CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE IT WORK.
Additional Notes:
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. ONE EVENT WAS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY APPROVED SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY STEER TO A SAFE LOCATION IN TRAFFIC. NEXT TWO EVENTS HAPPENED AT THE START OF THE DAY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL "SERVICE POWER STEERING". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FUNCTIONING WHEN THIS ERROR IS DISPLAYED. WITH EACH EVENT THE NEARBY SERVICE CENTER FOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEEDED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE DAYS TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER ON A SOLUTION. ON ANOTHER ISSUE THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE ON FIRST DELIVERY (WITHIN 100 MILES) AND AGAIN AROUND 2500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND NEEDED THE SERVICE CENTER TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION TO MAKE IT WORK.
Mfg Campaign: 11320065
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
MY WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. IT IS DUE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STRESS FRACTURES. I HAD A VERY SMALL PEA SIZED PEBBLE HIT IS AND IT CAUSED A CRACK THAT LOOKED AS THOUGH IT WAS GOING TO COME THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.
Corrective Action:
MY WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. IT IS DUE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STRESS FRACTURES. I HAD A VERY SMALL PEA SIZED PEBBLE HIT IS AND IT CAUSED A CRACK THAT LOOKED AS THOUGH IT WAS GOING TO COME THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.
Additional Notes:
MY WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. IT IS DUE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STRESS FRACTURES. I HAD A VERY SMALL PEA SIZED PEBBLE HIT IS AND IT CAUSED A CRACK THAT LOOKED AS THOUGH IT WAS GOING TO COME THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.
Mfg Campaign: 11319692
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I WAS IN A MAJOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHERE I FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL. AS A RESULT I SWERVED RIGHT, COLLIDED WITH 20-30 FT OF GUARD RAIL AND ROLLED AT LEAST 2 TIMES. I DON'T REMEMBER A THING SINCE I RECEIVED A MAJOR CONCUSSION FROM SLAMMING MY HEAD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT IMPACT. HAD MY AIRBAGS WORKED, I WOULDN'T HAVE A MASSIVE SCAR ON MY FOREHEAD, I WOULD BE ABLE TO DEFEND MYSELF IN COURT BECAUSE I MAY HAVE MEMORY OF THE ACCIDENT. NEITHER FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE REST OF THE TRUCK AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, INCLUDING THE REAR PASSENGER AIRBAG
Corrective Action:
I WAS IN A MAJOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHERE I FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL. AS A RESULT I SWERVED RIGHT, COLLIDED WITH 20-30 FT OF GUARD RAIL AND ROLLED AT LEAST 2 TIMES. I DON'T REMEMBER A THING SINCE I RECEIVED A MAJOR CONCUSSION FROM SLAMMING MY HEAD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT IMPACT. HAD MY AIRBAGS WORKED, I WOULDN'T HAVE A MASSIVE SCAR ON MY FOREHEAD, I WOULD BE ABLE TO DEFEND MYSELF IN COURT BECAUSE I MAY HAVE MEMORY OF THE ACCIDENT. NEITHER FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE REST OF THE TRUCK AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, INCLUDING THE REAR PASSENGER AIRBAG
Additional Notes:
I WAS IN A MAJOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHERE I FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL. AS A RESULT I SWERVED RIGHT, COLLIDED WITH 20-30 FT OF GUARD RAIL AND ROLLED AT LEAST 2 TIMES. I DON'T REMEMBER A THING SINCE I RECEIVED A MAJOR CONCUSSION FROM SLAMMING MY HEAD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AT IMPACT. HAD MY AIRBAGS WORKED, I WOULDN'T HAVE A MASSIVE SCAR ON MY FOREHEAD, I WOULD BE ABLE TO DEFEND MYSELF IN COURT BECAUSE I MAY HAVE MEMORY OF THE ACCIDENT. NEITHER FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE REST OF THE TRUCK AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, INCLUDING THE REAR PASSENGER AIRBAG
Mfg Campaign: 11319766
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
LIFTER TICKING
Corrective Action:
LIFTER TICKING
Additional Notes:
LIFTER TICKING
Mfg Campaign: 11319572
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE CENTER. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TYSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1 SW FRONTAGE RD, JOLIET, IL 60404, (815) 741-5530), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GROUND TERMINALS NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE GROUND TERMINALS WERE TIGHTENED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE CENTER. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TYSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1 SW FRONTAGE RD, JOLIET, IL 60404, (815) 741-5530), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GROUND TERMINALS NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE GROUND TERMINALS WERE TIGHTENED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE CENTER. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TYSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1 SW FRONTAGE RD, JOLIET, IL 60404, (815) 741-5530), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GROUND TERMINALS NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE GROUND TERMINALS WERE TIGHTENED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Mfg Campaign: 11319440
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD CEASED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERNELIUS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (11283 N STRAITS HWY, CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721) TWICE HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,931.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD CEASED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERNELIUS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (11283 N STRAITS HWY, CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721) TWICE HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,931.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD CEASED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FERNELIUS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (11283 N STRAITS HWY, CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721) TWICE HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,931.
Mfg Campaign: 11319112
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Corrective Action:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Additional Notes:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Mfg Campaign: 11319184
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Corrective Action:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Additional Notes:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Mfg Campaign: 11319184
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Corrective Action:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Additional Notes:
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Mfg Campaign: 11319184
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
FIRST, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES TO WORK AND WHILE TRYING TO PARK THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS TO PARK (P). THEN WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE (D) OR REVERSE (R) THE AUTO PARK SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED AND THE CAR IS UNABLE TO MOVE. I SUSPECT IT IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. 2019 RAM 1500 WAS PURCHASED NEW (WITH 28 MILES) ON 23 OCTOBER 2019.
Corrective Action:
FIRST, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES TO WORK AND WHILE TRYING TO PARK THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS TO PARK (P). THEN WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE (D) OR REVERSE (R) THE AUTO PARK SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED AND THE CAR IS UNABLE TO MOVE. I SUSPECT IT IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. 2019 RAM 1500 WAS PURCHASED NEW (WITH 28 MILES) ON 23 OCTOBER 2019.
Additional Notes:
FIRST, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES TO WORK AND WHILE TRYING TO PARK THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS TO PARK (P). THEN WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE (D) OR REVERSE (R) THE AUTO PARK SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED AND THE CAR IS UNABLE TO MOVE. I SUSPECT IT IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. 2019 RAM 1500 WAS PURCHASED NEW (WITH 28 MILES) ON 23 OCTOBER 2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11318218
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11316543
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11316543
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11316543
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2020
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