Water Damage - Dodge claims no warranty

[Tonysr]

I quit messing with it I’m honestly thinking about just selling the truck and just getting a gmc 2500

I solved mine by using 1/4 x1/4 inch closed foam tape like you use on doors, etc. that you get from Home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowes. It hasn't leaked since I did that in 2014 even through car washes, etc. The problem I found is that the light itself deforms from sunlight heat and the gasket they use doesnt expand so the leak. I had an 95 Ford Ranger that did the same thing and a friend told me to use the foam tape.

 

[squadco343]

Everyone needs to file a complaint with
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Clearly this is a heath and safety issue since the water can cause mold and mildew. It could cause an electrical shock or short.
It could cause seat belts to rust and not work correctly.
It could cause air bag sensors not work.

Cremeens Law Group PLLC. He files cases under the Federal law. Try them, its free. I did twice and it work for me.

 

[Tonysr]

Everyone needs to file a complaint with
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Clearly this is a heath and safety issue since the water can cause mold and mildew. It could cause an electrical shock or short.
It could cause seat belts to rust and not work correctly.
It could cause air bag sensors not work.

NHTSA wont do anything about a leaking 3rd light fixture. Here are what they cover:

Examples of defects considered safety-related​

• Steering components that break suddenly causing partial or complete loss of vehicle control.
• Problems with fuel system components, particularly in their susceptibility to crash damage, that result in leakage of fuel and possibly cause vehicle fires.
• Accelerator controls that may break or stick.
• Wheels that crack or break, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Engine cooling fan blades that break unexpectedly causing injury to persons working on a vehicle.
• Windshield wiper assemblies that fail to operate properly.
• Seats and/or seat backs that fail unexpectedly during normal use.
• Critical vehicle components that break, fall apart, or separate from the vehicle, causing potential loss of vehicle control or injury to persons inside or outside the vehicle.
• Wiring system problems that result in a fire or loss of lighting.
• Car ramps or jacks that may collapse and cause injury to someone working on a vehicle.
• Air bags that deploy under conditions for which they are not intended to deploy.
• Child safety seats that contain defective safety belts, buckles, or components that create a risk of injury, not only in a vehicle crash but also in non-operational safety of a motor vehicle.

• Examples of defects NOT considered safety-related:​

  • Air conditioners and radios that do not operate properly.
  • Ordinary wear of equipment that has to be inspected, maintained and replaced periodically. Such equipment includes shock absorbers, batteries, brake pads and shoes, and exhaust systems.
  • Nonstructural or body panel rust.
  • Quality of paint or cosmetic blemishes.
  • Excessive oil consumption.

 

[sleboom]

Chrysler Corp (or whatever they are called now) will do everything they can to not honor their extended warranties. They just flat out cancelled mine without any notice. I will NEVER get another extended warranty..........EVER. They are nothing but ripoffs.

 

[Timsdually]

Chrysler Corp (or whatever they are called now) will do everything they can to not honor their extended warranties. They just flat out cancelled mine without any notice. I will NEVER get another extended warranty..........EVER. They are nothing but ripoffs.

Did they refund for the time left on it.

 

[MikeBrew]

I can’t help you with your warranty but I can give you some advice. I had the same leak. Tried dill the internet fixes for other problems. I finally got to the too cab light on back. Easy fix. But getting smell out isn’t. I had water filling the storage spaces below the back seat. Thoroughly dried the car. Put industrial pan back there. It was bone dry. Used charcoal and pounds of baking soda. No hood. I finally took out the carpet which lines the storage bins below below rear seat. All the insulation and heat shields were thoroughly spoken. Took them out. Dried them. Cleaned out inside with Clorox and dimple green. Put cleaned carpets back. Put those dry x boxes with replaceable bags in there. Took out all smell. No matter how much you dry it. I guarantee it will be wet underneath. Good luck.

 

[huntergreen]

Ram actually emailed me this morning asking how my purchase was and how I’m enjoying my truck lol i spent over two hours telling them exactly how I feel about there crappy vehicles and the hwy robbery the dealer did to me for over $4,500.

O yeah watch your tailgate when you hit bumps they tend to just pop open sounding like a car just hit you. It’s common ram knows won’t do squat about it.

Isn't there a recall for the talegate.?

 

[njjeff201]

I have no tailgate popping open issues but I had issues trying to open as a door. Very very tight!!! Went back to dealer with an appointment I made wuth them. Hour & a half later it sits where I parked it. I asked if they intended to get it in today as the clock was getting close to closing. She says 'Soon". I said why did i make an appointment if you're not looking at it. She says, "That's when we make time for you to talk to us." My head was spinning... I worked 17 years @Ford... never did I see such incompetence in my life & dis-regard to a customer. $75,000 Ram & they are treating me like I bought a rusty a Schwinn. Anyway they got it in, changed the oil (left the oil menu up on the dash I knew not about)... as they're resetting the dash I said did you fix the tailgate? No he says. I said FORGET IT! When I got home I lubed the strikers, latches & tension bumpers. Problem solved! I call to caomplain... finally the service writer says how you fix the tailgate? I said "Wouldn't you like to know." "Is this a job offer?" So I want to thank Scranton Dodge for being the bunch of ignorant losers that they are & my salesman for ignoring my 6 phone calls. You made the deal so now you write me off. Whata loser you are Jim.

Yes, be wary of Scranton Dodge in PA. No wonder dealers get bad raps… they deserve it. Took weeks for the owner to call back, service mgr never did

 

[njjeff201]

I can’t help you with your warranty but I can give you some advice. I had the same leak. Tried dill the internet fixes for other problems. I finally got to the too cab light on back. Easy fix. But getting smell out isn’t. I had water filling the storage spaces below the back seat. Thoroughly dried the car. Put industrial pan back there. It was bone dry. Used charcoal and pounds of baking soda. No hood. I finally took out the carpet which lines the storage bins below below rear seat. All the insulation and heat shields were thoroughly spoken. Took them out. Dried them. Cleaned out inside with Clorox and dimple green. Put cleaned carpets back. Put those dry x boxes with replaceable bags in there. Took out all smell. No matter how much you dry it. I guarantee it will be wet underneath. Good luck.

In order to dry an interior it has to be totally removed…. seats, rug, panels, etc. no short cuts

 

[DanM]

NHTSA wont do anything about a leaking 3rd light fixture. Here are what they cover:

Examples of defects considered safety-related​

• Steering components that break suddenly causing partial or complete loss of vehicle control.
• Problems with fuel system components, particularly in their susceptibility to crash damage, that result in leakage of fuel and possibly cause vehicle fires.
• Accelerator controls that may break or stick.
• Wheels that crack or break, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Engine cooling fan blades that break unexpectedly causing injury to persons working on a vehicle.
• Windshield wiper assemblies that fail to operate properly.
• Seats and/or seat backs that fail unexpectedly during normal use.
• Critical vehicle components that break, fall apart, or separate from the vehicle, causing potential loss of vehicle control or injury to persons inside or outside the vehicle.
• Wiring system problems that result in a fire or loss of lighting.
• Car ramps or jacks that may collapse and cause injury to someone working on a vehicle.
• Air bags that deploy under conditions for which they are not intended to deploy.
• Child safety seats that contain defective safety belts, buckles, or components that create a risk of injury, not only in a vehicle crash but also in non-operational safety of a motor vehicle.

• Examples of defects NOT considered safety-related:​

  • Air conditioners and radios that do not operate properly.
  • Ordinary wear of equipment that has to be inspected, maintained and replaced periodically. Such equipment includes shock absorbers, batteries, brake pads and shoes, and exhaust systems.
  • Nonstructural or body panel rust.
  • Quality of paint or cosmetic blemishes.
  • Excessive oil consumption.

I agree, but these things that could happen. Thats why they need to start an investigation. Seat belts and air bags are being effected by water. Electric could cause an electric shock or possible loss of power. So i hate to disagree with you. Also base on your examples, i had an engineer call me from National highway about my ford explorer rear window exploding because of an appliqué below the window that cracks due to water freeze in winter. My window didn't explode but they wanted my opinion which i thought was pretty cool.