Safety Recall R16 / NHTSA 13V-527 Steering Linkage – 2008 – 2012 RAM Truck (4500/5500 Cab Chassis)

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V527 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 36,151 Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC   SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.   CONSEQUENCE: A failure of the tie …

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Flash: MIL Illumination With Transmission And Driveability Improvements – 2009-2010 Dodge & RAM

NUMBER: 18-011-12 GROUP: Vehicle Performance DATE: March 15, 2012   SUBJECT: Flash: MIL Illumination With Transmission And Driveability Improvements   OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.   MODELS: 2009 (HB) Durango 2009 (HG) Aspen 2010 (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup 2009 – 2010 (DS) Ram 1500 Pickup 2009 …

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Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements – 2010-2012 Dodge & RAM

2011 RAM 2500

NUMBER: 18-066-16 REV. A GROUP: Vehicle Performance DATE: July 16, 2016   THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-066-16, DATED JUNE 14, 2016, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL 2012 DS MODEL AND NEW LOP. FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON THE …

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S68 – Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire – 2007-2014 Dodge RAM

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V739 Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 74,823   Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. …

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Safety Recall S58 / NHTSA 16V-559 Front Suspension Track Bar Frame Bracket – 2015 RAM Trucks & Cab Chassis

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V559 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 64 Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)   SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting …

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