Ram Recall - Software Glitch - 5.12.2017

I didn't see anyone post this yet so figured I would share.

Link: Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.3 million Ram pickups for fatal software problem - May. 12, 2017

"Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.3 million Ram pickups for fatal software problem

By Chris Isidore May 12, 2017: 8:14 AM ET

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.3 million pickup trucks because of a software problem tied to at least one death and two injuries.

The problem could disable side airbags from deploying and seat belts from tightening in a rollover accident.

If there is a significant impact on the truck's underbody, Fiat Chrysler says the truck's safety system could incorrectly conclude that a sensor underneath the truck has failed. If a sensor does fail, the truck's safety system is designed to suppress the airbags from deploying and seat belts from tightening when they are not supposed to.

That's why there is a risk if there is a subsequent rollover.

The good news is the driver should be alerted to this problem by a instrument cluster warning light. If the light comes on, drivers should then turn the truck off, and then turn the key back into the on/run position to verify that the light is no longer on. They should also follow instructions on their recall notice.

The company said it is aware of two accidents in which this problem happened, which resulted in one death and two injuries.

The affected vehicles are the 2013-16 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 pickups.

The recall covers about 1 million pickups in the United States and another 270,000 in foreign countries."







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Just saw this on Google News, hopefully there is a way to check which trucks are included in this.

tdavidson48 said:

Just saw this on Google News, hopefully there is a way to check which trucks are included in this.

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https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls#vin

Crashno1 said:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls#vin

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Thanks for posting that link!

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i checked that link and the ram owners section and both show no recalls for my truck.

So either my truck is not affected, or the recall list is not published yet.

I read in a different article that the recall was expected to begin around June 23rd. So I'm thinking that the data is not available yet on the site to determine if a truck is affected. Mine had nothing listed either.

quietpeen said:

i checked that link and the ram owners section and both show no recalls for my truck.

So either my truck is not affected, or the recall list is not published yet.

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Same for mine, I'll keep checking though



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forget this one for me as I JUST had the new PCM installed yesterday

THETANK said:

forget this one for me as I JUST had the new PCM installed yesterday

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I wouldn't count it out. I highly doubt your PCM has any of the new software/updates on it. Also, since the recall hasn't been released, I doubt that the dealers have access to the update yet.

Just saying...

wsutard1 said:

I wouldn't count it out. I highly doubt your PCM has any of the new software/updates on it. Also, since the recall hasn't been released, I doubt that the dealers have access to the update yet.



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I think he's saying he's not bringing his truck in for the recall because he has an unlocked PCM. I won't be bringing mine in either.

Recall info site

https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls.html

Ram Recall - pretty large one (1.25mil vehicles: 2013-16 15/2500's, 2014-16 3500's).

Smart move by Fiat Chrysler. According to the news it's an airbag/seatbelt issue with rollovers. The recall is being issued based on one known fatality.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/12/business/ram-pickup-truck-recall-fiat-chrysler.html?_r=0

I'm not saying it isn't serious, but I think the media really sensationalizes the story as if it's life or death. It could be, but it's not like this issue has/is happening left and right.

Here as well.
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSKBN1881I6
Guessing from the est. recall #'s that one should easily be able to find out if one's truck is on the list.

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There is already another thread on this.

http://www.ramforum.com/f38/ram_recall_-_software_glitch_-_5_12_2017_a-103222/

Cool, thanks.

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Maybe I will use the trip to the dealership as a reason to get the OEM backup camera installed!

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R47 and now this, testament to a sub par electronics and computer systems used by FCA.
Shame really.
Either way , just like R47 I'll instruct dealership not to perform said recall should i ever visit dealership that is.


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Software glitch or a sensor?

mines good no recalls.