T26 - Halfshaft may Disengage/Loss of Drive - 2017 Jeep Compass

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V301
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,178

 

Halfshaft may Disengage/Loss of Drive

If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission.

The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.

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T25 - Side Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy in a Rollover - 2013-2016 Ram

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V302
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,021,279

 

Side Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy in a Rollover

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

 

Summary

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.

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T24 - Improper Air Bag Information/FMVSS 208 - 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V273
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 113,896

 

Improper Air Bag Information/FMVSS 208

The incorrect information may change how close the occupants position themselves to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ram ProMaster vehicles.

The sun visor, dashboard labels, and owner's manuals incorrectly state that the vehicles are equipped with frontal driver and passenger advanced air bags when they are not.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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Flash: U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) - 2015 Ram

NUMBER: 18-013-15
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: February 07, 2015

 

HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS AVAILABLE BY SELECTING “HELP” THEN “HELP CONTENTS” AT THE TOP OF THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.

THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT 15.02 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.

 

SUBJECT:

Flash: U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM)

 

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated (latest available) software.

 

MODELS:

2015 (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup
2015 (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup
2015 (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis

 

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before January 08, 2015 (MDH 0108XX) equipped with 5.7L V8 HEMI VVT Engine (sales code EZC) or 5.7L V8 HEMI CNG Engine (sales code EZF).

 

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

During normal diagnostics a technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module. Attempting to clear the DTC will be unsuccessful.

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Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements - 2015 Ram

NUMBER: 18-099-16
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: September 02, 2016

 

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-036-16, DATED APRIL 01, 2016, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) AND NEW LOPS.

FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON THE APPLICATION’S “HELP” TAB.

THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.

 

SUBJECT:

Flash: 6.7L Diagnostic And System Improvements

 

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with the latest available software.

 

MODELS:

2015 (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
2015 (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine (Sales Code ETK).

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