Ok, this is just getting stupid

sh410 wrote:
Didn't Dodge have a Ram hood emblem in the 40's?

History of Dodge-Ram

1936. But they were not calling or marking the trucks as "Ram."

I read he entire history quoted here and could find nothing. That is why I asking.

Now that's funny right there! :B

Don

I remember seeing a 30 something cab forward/cabover in a boneyard back in the eighties. They weren't marketed as Rams but the image was used.

Mark

In the mid-70's, Dodge's vehicle competing with the Bronco and Blazer was the Ramcharger. So I know they've been using the Ram name at least that long.

Looks, like they started putting the name on the tailgate in '81.

I owned a 2002 Dodge Ram, probably the worst Ram ever. Dodge could have practically recalled the entire truck. I had Bad hubs, dash would crack and destroy itself, radiator tanks leaked, failed coolant hoses, worn out diff bearings, power steering leaks and pump failure, speakers rotted away, and others. You'd read forums and find lots with the same issues. All failed under 100k. Dodge did do some recalls like the hubs, but claimed that it only affected select range of part numbers. I have no doubt the other manufacturers are holding back as well since they're aren't currently under the microscope currently. If the TSB's for the Ford's 6.0 and 6.4 were turned into recalls, it would make GM's current total look like child's play. Typically recalls make you look bad, but this could be a good thing for GM. New GM is correcting the problems of the old GM. It's a shame that it took some heightened attention to get to this point, but it's there nevertheless. I wish my old Ram had this amount of attention.

Thanks for the head's up. I will let the DH know when he gets home from work since we have a 2011 with the second battery.

I read an article, I think it was in the Wall Street Journal, just a few days ago. Part of the reason for all the recalls is to get people into the dealership, where while they are torquing some "loose" nut holding the windshield wiper, a salesman will try to get you into the showroom.

Apparently they are selling a lot of new cars this way. The article suggested a government investigation into bogus recalls. So that, plus the earlier mentioned "excess of caution" probably explains the many recalls . . .

Dog Folks wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:

ib516 wrote:
Another GM recall :S

This one for 2007 - 2011 2500/3500s...

LINK

I was thinking this one was a little frivolous until I saw that there have been several fires reported because of it.

I agree. With all the recalls, aren't you glad we are driving a Dodge?

I know Dodges have had recalls, but nothing compared to this.

Well I am glad I drive a "RAM" but they all have problems. It's how they deal with them that counts!

I just received a recall for replacing the "left tie rod ball stud". If this were to break it could cause death.

I am happy they are stepping up and taking care of the problem!

Excuse me. It's just that I was driving trucks BEFORE "Ram" was even thought of. Even though there are no Dodge badges on my "Ram" it will always be a Dodge in my feeble mind.

It is a Dodge product, sold by Dodge dealers, serviced by Dodge technicians, owned by Fiat.

Call it whatever you want.

Oh and that's different than being owned by the government GM government motors

slarsen wrote:
I read an article, I think it was in the Wall Street Journal, just a few days ago. Part of the reason for all the recalls is to get people into the dealership, where while they are torquing some "loose" nut holding the windshield wiper, a salesman will try to get you into the showroom.

Apparently they are selling a lot of new cars this way. The article suggested a government investigation into bogus recalls. So that, plus the earlier mentioned "excess of caution" probably explains the many recalls . . .

Would appreciate a link to a story suggesting bogus recalls. Would like to know what author is trying to make a name for themselves.

I think if everybody would pay attention to the stories in automotive publications, they might see that GM did a deep dive into many previously reported issues. I was glad to see a couple recalls that I know were experienced. I believe that the percentage of problems had not made it a priority, but with the new focus and resources, it made it to a recall because it may affect the driver.

I do know that there have been articles that dealers have been able to sell new vehicles to customers that are at the dealer for service visit. Good dealers take the time to understand the customer, and show them the new vehicles. Additionally, many are more than 5 years old, and paid off. This puts the customer in a position that they can buy without money out of the pocket. And there are advantages to the new vehicles.

I don't know how to link on my ipad, but I found the article. The author is Holman Jenkins and it is dated July 4th.

With that, you should be able to Google it, but you may need a WSJ subscription to read more than the 1st few sentences.

The title is: Your car recalled? Buy a new one!