Recall R46 / NHTSA Campaign #15-541
#1
10-26-2015, 04:04 PM
Recall R46 / NHTSA Campaign #15-541
Reads as follows:
SUMMARY:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
FCA then released the following:
On July 27, 2015, FCA US Chassis Frame Engineering reviewed possible inspection options with FCA US Materials Engineering and determined there was no reliable inspection method to detect if these particular welds had inadequate fusion.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 16, 2015. The recall is expected to begin October 24, 2015.
I personally know of three 2500/3500 who have already traded in 2013/14 Rams over safety fears coupled with FCA having no clue on how to inspect, let alone fix the problem (interestingly all three bought Chevy/GM HD trucks). Anybody have any concerns they will lose the track bar whilst running down the road?
SUMMARY:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
FCA then released the following:
On July 27, 2015, FCA US Chassis Frame Engineering reviewed possible inspection options with FCA US Materials Engineering and determined there was no reliable inspection method to detect if these particular welds had inadequate fusion.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 16, 2015. The recall is expected to begin October 24, 2015.
I personally know of three 2500/3500 who have already traded in 2013/14 Rams over safety fears coupled with FCA having no clue on how to inspect, let alone fix the problem (interestingly all three bought Chevy/GM HD trucks). Anybody have any concerns they will lose the track bar whilst running down the road?
Last edited by HammerZ71; 10-26-2015 at 08:12 PM.
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03-15-2016, 08:17 AM
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I looked at the weld on mine and it seems like a well penetrated weld, but I will probably remove the paint to make sure. The lift kit i have has a bracket that bolts to it and to the frame so i think mine would be better off than a stock one anyway. If all else fails I will just pull it into the shop and stick a nice weld on the bracket.