Huge 2009-2010 Dodge Ram Recall
#1
10-09-2012, 09:13 AM
Huge 2009-2010 Dodge Ram Recall
I just heard about this, looks like some 44,000 trucks have been affected:
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/08/c...-pickups-over/
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/08/c...-pickups-over/
#2
10-09-2012, 09:21 AM
#4
10-09-2012, 10:07 AM
#5
10-09-2012, 12:08 PM
Has anyone with a Ram that falls within the recall window checked on line with Dodge/Ram to see if their truck comes up using the vin for the recall? Or have you checked with a dealer to see if it pulls up on their computers?
Mine is one of the early 09 build. Without going outside and looking at the plate I think mine falls within the time frame.
Heard on the news that it may be Nov before Dodge contacts the owners.
----------
edit. I remembered mine was built in october, turns out it was 08 rather than 09. So mine does not meet the timeframe.
Mine is one of the early 09 build. Without going outside and looking at the plate I think mine falls within the time frame.
Heard on the news that it may be Nov before Dodge contacts the owners.
----------
edit. I remembered mine was built in october, turns out it was 08 rather than 09. So mine does not meet the timeframe.
Last edited by mike2810; 10-09-2012 at 03:14 PM.
#6
10-09-2012, 01:15 PM
Captain
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#7
10-09-2012, 03:25 PM
Trending Topics
#8
10-09-2012, 04:32 PM
#9
10-09-2012, 04:44 PM
Professional
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
BTW, I've asked a couple of posters who've had the pinion nut issue (resulting in catastrophic failure) when their build date was, and MumboJumbo22 replied back that his was in 9/08 - not covered under this recall...
---------------------------------------------------------
To DodgeCares - hey buddy, if you're out there... Chris B : Top Care Specialist : Chrysler Group LLC
What do people like myself do - my build date is 10/08 - if their trucks aren't covered under the recall? It's a ticking timebomb knowing that others who aren't covered under recall have had, not only gear whine, but actual catastrohpic failure AND reported to NHTSA about it.
Unless the recall broadens - are folks like me stuck footing the bill for this "preventive maintenance"?
Official recall notice - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls...intVersion=YES
2010 TRX4,
You beat me to it and I just posted on this. Whoops.
Anyways, yeah this happened to my truck and I was going about 45 mph. Luckily I was able to pull over safely and get out of the way. Rear was completely locked up and the pinion bolt came lose and also broke the drive shaft. Would have been between 4-5k to fix but the dealer covered it. I have the 2009 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 2wd.
I also submitted a complaint to NHTSA this morning. You definitely don't want this happened driving on the highway at 70mph. Here is a link to the investigation:
http://www.torquenews.com/106/dodge-...ntial-failures
You beat me to it and I just posted on this. Whoops.
Anyways, yeah this happened to my truck and I was going about 45 mph. Luckily I was able to pull over safely and get out of the way. Rear was completely locked up and the pinion bolt came lose and also broke the drive shaft. Would have been between 4-5k to fix but the dealer covered it. I have the 2009 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 2wd.
I also submitted a complaint to NHTSA this morning. You definitely don't want this happened driving on the highway at 70mph. Here is a link to the investigation:
http://www.torquenews.com/106/dodge-...ntial-failures
To DodgeCares - hey buddy, if you're out there... Chris B : Top Care Specialist : Chrysler Group LLC
What do people like myself do - my build date is 10/08 - if their trucks aren't covered under the recall? It's a ticking timebomb knowing that others who aren't covered under recall have had, not only gear whine, but actual catastrohpic failure AND reported to NHTSA about it.
Unless the recall broadens - are folks like me stuck footing the bill for this "preventive maintenance"?
Official recall notice - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls...intVersion=YES
Last edited by AZdave; 10-09-2012 at 07:03 PM.
#10
10-09-2012, 06:32 PM
Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: back woods of Chester County PA
Posts: 498
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
