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Woody968

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First off I’ve been spending most of my down time in these forums since getting my Ram a couple weeks ago. Can’t thank everyone enough for all the helpful posts. Hope to do my 8.4 upgrade tomorrow morning!

I tried to search for recalls on my truck yesterday and when I entered the VIN it searched for a bit then just cleared the search bar. So I went to nhtsa and when I entered it there the reply was Chrysler does not recognize this VIN.

I plan on researching this by going to the Dodge dealer (didn’t buy there) or making a call but not sure who I should reach out to?

Anyone ever have this issue?

It’s a 2016 1500.

Thanks, Woody
 

AFMoulton

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First off I’ve been spending most of my down time in these forums since getting my Ram a couple weeks ago. Can’t thank everyone enough for all the helpful posts. Hope to do my 8.4 upgrade tomorrow morning!

I tried to search for recalls on my truck yesterday and when I entered the VIN it searched for a bit then just cleared the search bar. So I went to nhtsa and when I entered it there the reply was Chrysler does not recognize this VIN.

I plan on researching this by going to the Dodge dealer (didn’t buy there) or making a call but not sure who I should reach out to?

Anyone ever have this issue?

It’s a 2016 1500.

Thanks, Woody

Did you buy it used?


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Woody968

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Yes it was a 16 with 7000 miles on it purchased from a reputable Honda dealer that had taken it in on trade.
 

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Yes it was a 16 with 7000 miles on it purchased from a reputable Honda dealer that had taken it in on trade.

Yeah, I would go to the dealer, hopefully the VIN is correct. Did you read it off the placard or the door or off your paperwork?


2018 2500 6.4 4x4 4.10 Amsoil SS 0w-40, Softopper
Black Rhino Armory 18x9 +12mm
Cooper St MAXX LT295/70R18

2016 Durango 5.7 AWD 3.07 Amsoil SS 4 Qts 5W-30 and 3 Qts 0W-40
1996 Nissan Altima 2.4 Amsoil SS 5W-30
 
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Woody968

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Yeah, I would go to the dealer, hopefully the VIN is correct. Did you read it off the placard or the door or off your paperwork?


2018 2500 6.4 4x4 4.10 Amsoil SS 0w-40, Softopper
Black Rhino Armory 18x9 +12mm
Cooper St MAXX LT295/70R18

2016 Durango 5.7 AWD 3.07 Amsoil SS 4 Qts 5W-30 and 3 Qts 0W-40
1996 Nissan Altima 2.4 Amsoil SS 5W-30


First off my BMV paperwork then went and checked that against my door.
 

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Wonder if you have Canadian truck. Not sure if that would matter though.
 

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First off my BMV paperwork then went and checked that against my door.

If you're willing, post your VIN here, or PM it to one of us and someone can see if we can get it to work. I'm willing to try if you want.

-K

Edit, just noticed that you're new to the site, not sure if you can initiate a PM yet. I'll PM you.
 

kad

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Also, I have the VIN decoding charts from FCA for 2012 - 2018 RAMs, we could check it against those and see if it comes out as valid.

-K
 

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Make sure you're using all caps for the letters.
 
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Woody968

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Also, I have the VIN decoding charts from FCA for 2012 - 2018 RAMs, we could check it against those and see if it comes out as valid.

-K

I may take you up on this but just got called into work early.


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First off I’ve been spending most of my down time in these forums since getting my Ram a couple weeks ago. Can’t thank everyone enough for all the helpful posts. Hope to do my 8.4 upgrade tomorrow morning!

I tried to search for recalls on my truck yesterday and when I entered the VIN it searched for a bit then just cleared the search bar. So I went to nhtsa and when I entered it there the reply was Chrysler does not recognize this VIN.

I plan on researching this by going to the Dodge dealer (didn’t buy there) or making a call but not sure who I should reach out to?

Anyone ever have this issue?

It’s a 2016 1500.

Thanks, Woody

If you'd like to check for any open recalls associated to your 1500, feel free to send us a direct message with your VIN.

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