New 2500 - relay recall. what to do?

[sapientiam]

I ordered a ram 2500 limited megacab, back in november, its scheduled to be delivered this week. Last week, i got a message from the dealership saying its affected by the recall, and can not be sold until the recall has been performed. Estimated 3 months to accomplish the recall.

I've honestly thought about just ordering the 'same' truck from a different dealership. It will take about the same time for a new ram vs them fixing the recalled one. I hate spending 100k on a recalled truck.

What is everybody thoughts? What would you do?

 

[jejb]

Is the one that is due to be delivered a 22 or 23? Can you get out of it with no financial penalty? Are there things you wish you'd ordered differently?

 

[sapientiam]

Its a 2023, I gave 500 dollar deposit. Which I may or may not be able to get back.
I ordered it exactly how I wanted it.

 

[crash68]

I hate spending 100k on a recalled truck.

well then you better get used to taking an Uber or driving something else as there isn't a truck out there that hasn't had a couple of recalls

 

[tones2SS]

Its a 2023, I gave 500 dollar deposit. Which I may or may not be able to get back.
I ordered it exactly how I wanted it.

Tough call.
If you really want the truck and can wait out the 3 months, wait for it.
If you don't want to wait/can't wait,..........get something else. Go with your gut.

Good luck!

 

[RamGuy110]

well then you better get used to taking an Uber or driving something else as there isn't a truck out there that hasn't had a couple of recalls

If you already own the truck and its drivable, its a lot different than not being able to buy it due to a recall. How many stop sales has Ram had in the last two years for safety recalls? I have not heard of Ford or GM having stop sales on trucks due to safety recalls, but I could be wrong.

 

[sapientiam]

It’s the same wait for the recall to be performed vs a new truck build.

There was a stop sale when I placed the order for this truck. I know of at least two.

Damned if I do, damned if I don’t. Is how I feel with this truck currently.

 

[06 Dodge]

opps

 

[jejb]

It’s the same wait for the recall to be performed vs a new truck build.

There was a stop sale when I placed the order for this truck. I know of at least two.

Damned if I do, damned if I don’t. Is how I feel with this truck currently.

If you're just going to order the same thing, I'd go with the one you already have coming. The recall may not take as long as they say, it didn't for the tranny dipstick thing. And you may have to pay more for a new one, and maybe lose your deposit.

 

[Travelin Ram]

If the factory has put a stop sale notice out, the dealers are powerless and cannot deliver it, unfortunately. If it were me, I’d not wait 3 months, either. I’d be irritated and unhappy about the whole situation and that’s not what I’m buying with a new vehicle purchase.

I’ve been burned on ordering vehicles that were late, and the automakers are mistaken if they believe they can convince customers like me to order and wait. Never again.