Huge 2009-2010 Dodge Ram Recall
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10-10-2012, 08:19 AM
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Mine was a 10/08 build and had the seal go around 30k, was fixed, no problems since (knock on wood), further failure would probably depend on when it was caught due to how much fluid was lost, I found mine early when doing the diff service, truck in now for another round of exhaust bolts, they said tierod not bad just normal wear as to why toe out on alignment and noise I am hearing is the sway bar hitting a wheel wt. on outside of rim (I don't know if it passes the stink test, gonna check it), initially want $140 for static balance, having him verify static versus road force, static is old school and shouldnt cost that much.
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10-10-2012, 09:22 AM
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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...
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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
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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
Dave,
If you have this procedure done and the recall broadens to include your vehicle then you would be reimbursed by the corporation. If you are not included in the recall and feel you should be covered for this issue, then I would suggest contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center at one of the numbers below, to see if they would pay for this procedure up front. I do not have an answer at this time if the recall will expand or not, and according to the NHTSA website, the investigation is still open.
800-992-1997 United States
800-465-2001 Canada
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10-10-2012, 11:32 AM
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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.
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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.
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edit. I remembered mine was built in october, turns out it was 08 rather than 09. So mine does not meet the timeframe.
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10-10-2012, 01:01 PM
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Dave,
If you have this procedure done and the recall broadens to include your vehicle then you would be reimbursed by the corporation. If you are not included in the recall and feel you should be covered for this issue, then I would suggest contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center at one of the numbers below, to see if they would pay for this procedure up front. I do not have an answer at this time if the recall will expand or not, and according to the NHTSA website, the investigation is still open.
800-992-1997 United States
800-465-2001 Canada
If you have this procedure done and the recall broadens to include your vehicle then you would be reimbursed by the corporation. If you are not included in the recall and feel you should be covered for this issue, then I would suggest contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center at one of the numbers below, to see if they would pay for this procedure up front. I do not have an answer at this time if the recall will expand or not, and according to the NHTSA website, the investigation is still open.
800-992-1997 United States
800-465-2001 Canada
Thanks for the update.
I'll sit tight and wait for the official word and then figure out how to proceed.
Appreciate you getting back to the posts in a timely manner
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10-10-2012, 01:20 PM
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It seems, based off incidents reported that early models are not fairing to well either. To recall 230,000+ units would probably be quite costly to Chrysler, so I'm assuming they're trying to narrow it down to certain dates in hopes of saving any unnecessary expenses. I just hope if the pinion nut failure happens to me my wife and kids are not aboard/present.
I'd personally like to know the cutoff date as well between the manufactures, even though incidents have occured before and after my build date, yet my model seems to be excluded too.
THANK YOU CHRIS (DodgeCares) FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN KEEPING THIS SITUATION UPDATED FOR US, GREATLY APPRECIATED!
#17
10-10-2012, 01:27 PM
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As soon as I get a copy of the official recall notice I will post it so everyone will know as soon as possible.
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10-10-2012, 03:45 PM
They have not even loaded the Vins into the system yet. Chrysler has not released the official document to even verify the dates yet. As soon as I get a copy of it I will post it. Then if your vehicle does not meet the criteria, you want to check if you are included, or schedule an appointment with your dealer you will have much better results getting accurate information.
Always like your contribution to the forum.
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10-10-2012, 08:00 PM
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x2 to DodgeCares it is nice we have an expert. I think DodgeCares is right that they have not loaded the vin's yet, I went to MOPAR and entered mine but no results. My build date is 10/09 so I think I am one of the recalled. Buy a stroke of luck I went to my dealer today for an oil change/tire rotation and the service advisor out of the blue mentioned to me they know about the recall he thinks my truck is affected & they will be getting parts. I thought it was nice they mentioned it, I was not going to say anything until I recieved confirmation. I have a great dealer, respected in the community.
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10-10-2012, 09:39 PM
