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FCA Warranty Info regarding Leak from third brake/cargo light
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Yep, just received them in the mail today (18 November 2023), had no clue that it was as bad as has been mentioned. I guess FCA is on top of it. LOL
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Yea. Probably had sleepy Joe working on it.
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Good to see they are finally doing something about this long standing problem. Anyone know if the HD trucks have had the same leak issues with the Brake Light, or other common leak areas?
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Hopefully there's been a part revision and they've upgraded the marginal foam gasket.
Jm91rs
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I have a water stain on the passenger side rear headliner, 2021 Laramie. I don't know when it got there exactly, I just noticed it one day and haven't been able to catch it wet so it's possible it was a crazy circumstance of wind and rain or something. It's not awful, but certainly a mark on an otherwise pristine interior. I learned recently that my dealer is AWFUL so I'll have to find a new one for future work, but want to be as prepared as possible before going in for this. Are people with leaking center lights seeing leaks on passenger sides or only in the center?
How you park is going to play into where the water goes and where the stain shows.
I'd get to the dealer sooner rather than later because they will replace the CHSML if that's the culprit but probably not the headliner, especially if you're outside the basic warranty.
The shark fin is another potential leak point up top as well.
I'd get to the dealer sooner rather than later because they will replace the CHSML if that's the culprit but probably not the headliner, especially if you're outside the basic warranty.
The shark fin is another potential leak point up top as well.
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When I discovered my 3rd brake light leak I had stains on both passenger and driver sides plus the center. I replaced the gasket with some thicker marine gasket material from Home Depot and sealed up the bottom of the shark fin for good measure. Cleaned up the stains with some Oxy Cleaner and you can’t even tell they were there. No problems since and it’s been about 6 months.
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Wow, it's only been a problem since the 2nd Gens. Maybe next they'll fix the intake plenum, remove the death flash, and rebuild all the 46REs.
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I never had an issue with my 2018 2500, and (knock on wood) no issues with my 2023 2500.
Jm91rs
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Yeah that would be a great kick in the nuts for them to say "yeah our crappy gasket ruined your headliner and that crappy $10 gasket is now warranted for 100k, but your head liner is SOL". Wouldn't be shocked though, everything else about the last 3 months of owning this truck has been a kick in the nuts.
Many reported that issue even under basic warranty. The service department would replace the faulty component (shark fin, CHSML, etc.) but would not replace damaged areas (e.g. headliner) from the issue.
Musky Mike
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Are we going to get one now for the rear window/window frame??????
GetBit17
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I got my letter back in December, got my truck in 2 weeks later. Leak was so bad they said I need a whole rear window replacement. Fast forward to yesterday (2/1) I go in my truck and it’s covered in mold from the severity of the leak. I have a 2020 1500 Rebel. This is gonna tank its resale value and its health value. Any recommendations on how to get some compensation? All they’re willing to do is clean my upholstery. My back seat is literally leaking water into the mold colonies.
Lanner1
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We have a 2019 2500 and it is leaking from the 3rd brake light - the truck only has 28k miles but is out of the mfg warranty period, do you think dodge will cover this? i really feel like they should.
Yes, if you did not receive the letter refer to post #1. RAM has extended the warranty of the 3rd brake light to 10 yrs / 150K miles for MY '19 and '20.
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