E-Torque recall

[Jim BB]

Ram Recalls 131,700 Trucks For Engines That Can Stall Out​

Story by Chris Bruce • Yesterday 3:13 p.m.





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Trucks with the 5.7-liter eTorque V8 need a software upgrade.​

Arecall affects 131,700 examples of the 2021 Ram 1500 with the 5.7-liter eTorque V8 engine. An overly rich fuel mixture can cause the engine to stall under certain conditions. A software update solves the problem Specifically, the affected Rams have production dates from June 3, 2020, to September 12, 2021.
The automaker's Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance organization began investigating this problem on January 20, 2023, and this process lasted until March 2023. The research showed that the powertrain control module software was the cause of this issue. As of March 30, 2023, there are 206 customer records, 636 warranty claims, and 53 field reports about the trucks stalling. There's also one report of an accident but with no injuries.
Ram will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software for these trucks. If owners already had a repair related to this recall, they can send the original receipt or proof of payment to the company for reimbursement.
Ram will begin mailing the notifications to affected owners on June 2.


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[Jeepwalker]

....New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on a charge (The Associated Press)

I read the release a week or so ago. Lookins intriguing. I was going to post the link here, but, everyone was getting along so well, I didn't want to start a green-war.

I wonder how common the eTorque stalling-out is?

 

[Mbrigh3]

Ill add that to my tailgate recall order. Mine has not had any issues so I am not pressed on doing it lol

 

[RamCares]

Hello,

Should anyone have any questions or concerns related to an active recall, please send us a PM, our team would like to assist. Thank you

William
Ram Cares

 

[Grizzabella]

When will RAM have an updated “over the air” software update? Website is no help.