autopark functionality letter

[regal81455]

Has anyone else received this letter from FCA?

I've done quite abit of changes with Alfa.

Can I / Should I proceed with this?

Tx in advance-

 

[NJMOPAR]

If it ain't broke don't fix it

Most old sayings are good advice.
Whether it's a phone, computer, tv or vehicle...anytime I've done a software upgrade it was worse than before it was 'fixed'.

 

[kad]

Unless you like your transmission slamming (and I do mean SLAMMING) into Park when you open your door while backing up a trailer, pulling onto ramps, etc, I wouldn't.

-K

 

[regal81455]

If it ain't broke don't fix it

Most old sayings are good advice.
Whether it's a phone, computer, tv or vehicle...anytime I've done a software upgrade it was worse than before it was 'fixed'.

That's generally my feeling as well.

 

[regal81455]

Unless you like your transmission slamming (and I do mean SLAMMING) into Park when you open your door while backing up a trailer, pulling onto ramps, etc, I wouldn't.

-K

The autopark does engage when the door is open so I'm not losing anything just not sure what effect this would have on my warranty, if any. It does say recommended so I'm assuming this doesn't make it mandatory.

 

[kad]

The autopark does engage when the door is open so I'm not losing anything just not sure what effect this would have on my warranty, if any. It does say recommended so I'm assuming this doesn't make it mandatory.

Sounds like they are incorrect and you got the "update" then.

-K

 

[crash68]

Unless you like your transmission slamming (and I do mean SLAMMING) into Park when you open your door while backing up a trailer, pulling onto ramps, etc, I wouldn't.

To get around the Auto-Park, buy a 3" seatbelt extender. https://www.seatbeltextenderpros.com/ram-seat-belt-extenders/
You can leave it latched in and the truck doesn't shift into park automatically

 

[regal81455]

Yup this is great option or if you have a 3d printer like me another is you can print a seatbelt tongue.

 

[John Jensen]

The auto-park started out as a stand-alone flash (U074). So many were refusing it FCA incorporated it into the AEM flash. The above letter was sent to those who got the AEM flash before the auto-park was included and no record of the original U074 being completed.

They have us Californians forced into the AEM & auto-park as they are threatening to not re-register non-AEM flashed trucks.

I don't ever back my truck in a fashion that would trigger the auto-park. Regardless, I purchased a pair of seat belt tongues on eBay for under $5.00 just in case. I've heard of others just fastening their seat belt and sitting on it. Extenders are free from your dealer and also popular.

What I'm trying to say is don't fret it, bypassing it is a no brainer.

 

[NJMOPAR]

This looks interesting.

 

[phantomfixer]

I received the same notification

 

[averageguy]

The autopark does engage when the door is open so I'm not losing anything just not sure what effect this would have on my warranty, if any. It does say recommended so I'm assuming this doesn't make it mandatory.

No recall is "mandatory" as far as I know. My truck is a 2015 and it has never been in for a recall or update. Nobody has arrested me or taken my truck away.