Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.
Ram trucks recall overview:
- Who: Chrysler (FCA US) has recalled 131,700 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
- Why: The products may have a powertrain software issue.
- Where: The recall is active in the United States.
- What are my options: Shop Advance Auto Parts for vehicle parts and accessories.
Chrysler (FCA US) has issued a recall on 131,700 Ram 1500 pickup trucks manufactured in 2021 due to a powertrain software issue.
The recall was published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website April 13. It applies to certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines.
According to the recall, the powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
“Some 2021 MY Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with the 5.7L eTorque engine may experience an engine shut down caused by an over rich fuel condition under certain operating conditions,” the recall states.
The company is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Dealers to repair issue for free
The investigation into the issue was opened Jan. 20, after a potential stall condition while driving, the company said.
By March, FCA had determined the affected vehicles were equipped with powertrain control module software that was the origin of the stalls.
FCA US is aware of one accident and no injuries related to the issue, it said.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module calibration software, free of charge, the company said. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023.
FCA US will reimburse owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. It will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense, it added.
The automaker was also named in a recent class action alleging FCA and Stellantis manufactured and sold model year 2017-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks that allegedly are equipped with defective hydraulic control units and antilock braking systems.
Are you affected by this FCA recall? Let us know in the comments!
Don’t Miss Out!
Check out our list of Class Action Lawsuits and Class Action Settlements you may qualify to join!
Read About More Class Action Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements:
Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru vehicle data collection class action lawsuit investigation
May 17, 2024 | Legal News
7 thoughts onFCA issues recall on Ram trucks over powertrain software issue
I have a 2016 Ram 1500 with 83000 miles on a 5.7 hemi that was always maintained and the motor went bad
Took it to the dealership and cost to fix 16158 dollars what common working family has that kind of money laying around.
I have a 2012 Dodge Ram would this include me
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 4 X 4 that one of the salesman drove it hard the first 3000 miles and I have had maybe 13 or more recalls and one of them has been done 2 Xs and it still hasn’t worked I can open my doors while driving and my driverside headline is always saying it’s out when it’s not
How can I get help with a lawsuit that was filed about my 2014 ram 2500 “hemi tick”
Lifters and camshaft issues.
I have a 2013 ram, and the radio has not worked in 2 years, they sent me the information to update it , which didn’t work nor can the dealer fix it.
I have a 2011 3500 Ram does it include this truck?