Transmission fluid/fire ZA3 recall. Anyone been reimbursed by Ram?

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I just bought this

https://www.atsdiesel.com/ats-doomsday-device


Has anyone bought and installed and been reimbursed by this website: https://www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/fcanorth/VinInputForm.jsp#

I paid $132 because this recall fix seems much better than the recall fix Ram came up with.
let me know and thanks.
FCA will not reimburse you when they have had parts available for the recall for some time now, also the recall also includes the dealer installing a new vent tube on the transmission that they feel is the problems with ATF being pushing out the dip stick tube, as has been explained to me just using that ATS expensive part will not cure the problem the trans needs to have a new vent tube installed...
 
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I am NOT seeing that they do anything to the transmission to mitigates the pressure issue that would cause the fluid coming up the dipstick. They only cap the dipstick tube to make a closed system.

OFFICIAL MOPAR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V835-6783.pdf

ZA3 is a recall that involves installing a 15” locking dipstick which is designed to keep the engine compartment cleaner in the event that fluid is expelled from the transmission. It removes a service check from under the hood, making the transmission sealed, like most of our Stellantis products today.
Some owners may still wish to check their transmission fluid. Many heavy truck owners are used to maintaining their own fluid levels, and for them, the 15” dipstick could create an ownership dissatisfaction touchpoint.
Mopar will make available a 44” locking dipstick that can be retrofitted at a later date, via a CSN. This 44” locking dipstick will enable fluid levels to be measured. Inventory on the 44” locking dipsticks is expected to be available later in Q1 2023.
If you encounter an owner that is dissatisfied with the ZA3 15” locking dipstick, please advise them that you understand their concern, and that you will order a 44” locking dipstick for them when the CSN Parts are available. The 15” Locking dipstick will satisfy recall completion and 44” available early 2023 would be a CSN item.
Service Manager: Repair instructions advise dealership should retain ONE example of the recalled non-locking 44” dipstick for use as a service tool when a truck with a 15” dipstick comes into your service department. Please tag this dipstick so that it is clear to the user it is for use as a service tool only and should never be installed permanently in a customer’s vehicle. Render all other recalled non-locking 44” dipsticks unusable and discard.
If one is needed before a ZA3 comes in for repair, it can be ordered by a dealer to check fluid. The old non- locking 44” dipstick part number is 53034117AB and is used for the 68RFE (DG7) transmission for 2001-2022 on D1 DH, 2015-2018 D2 DJ.
Thanks for your help and support. Should you have any questions, reach out to your Area Manager directly.
 
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I am NOT seeing that they do anything to the transmission to mitigates the pressure issue that would cause the fluid coming up the dipstick. They only cap the dipstick tube to make a closed system.

OFFICIAL MOPAR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V835-6783.pdf

ZA3 is a recall that involves installing a 15” locking dipstick which is designed to keep the engine compartment cleaner in the event that fluid is expelled from the transmission. It removes a service check from under the hood, making the transmission sealed, like most of our Stellantis products today.
Some owners may still wish to check their transmission fluid. Many heavy truck owners are used to maintaining their own fluid levels, and for them, the 15” dipstick could create an ownership dissatisfaction touchpoint.
Mopar will make available a 44” locking dipstick that can be retrofitted at a later date, via a CSN. This 44” locking dipstick will enable fluid levels to be measured. Inventory on the 44” locking dipsticks is expected to be available later in Q1 2023.
If you encounter an owner that is dissatisfied with the ZA3 15” locking dipstick, please advise them that you understand their concern, and that you will order a 44” locking dipstick for them when the CSN Parts are available. The 15” Locking dipstick will satisfy recall completion and 44” available early 2023 would be a CSN item.
Service Manager: Repair instructions advise dealership should retain ONE example of the recalled non-locking 44” dipstick for use as a service tool when a truck with a 15” dipstick comes into your service department. Please tag this dipstick so that it is clear to the user it is for use as a service tool only and should never be installed permanently in a customer’s vehicle. Render all other recalled non-locking 44” dipsticks unusable and discard.
If one is needed before a ZA3 comes in for repair, it can be ordered by a dealer to check fluid. The old non- locking 44” dipstick part number is 53034117AB and is used for the 68RFE (DG7) transmission for 2001-2022 on D1 DH, 2015-2018 D2 DJ.
Thanks for your help and support. Should you have any questions, reach out to your Area Manager directly.
What you posted is just a communication to the dealers about the complaints of not being able to check fluid with the new locking dipstick.
Here is the actual tech instructions for performing both aspects of the recall- replacing the dipstick, and adding the vent extension on the transmission:

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Well that is the first I have read about this new and improved vent tube. Thanks a lot for putting that bulletin up.
 

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I am still waiting for a kit to be available on mine. dealer says they only get one in every so often.
 

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I am still waiting for a kit to be available on mine. dealer says they only get one in every so often.
Wowzers my dealer told me make an appointment we have good stock of them or they did so a few weeks ago
 

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