Chrysler recalls 4.8 million vehicles- Gas engine/auto trans

[BC_Explorer]

Updated thread title to clarify which engine and transmissions are affected.

Only one incident related to the malfunction has been reported to Fiat Chrysler (FCAU), and there are no reported injuries.

The issue can be triggered when a driver taps on the gas pedal while cruise control is activated, the company said, potentially causing a short circuit.

Pertinent trucks related to this forum include:

• 2014-18 Ram 2500 pickup

• 2014-18 Ram 3500 cab chassis

• 2014-18 Ram 3500 pickup

• 2014-18 Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis

• 2014-19 Ram 1500 pickup

Full list of effected vehicles and info here:

[goducks10]

I checked my VIN# on the NHTSA site and mines not affected. Will give the dealer a call Monday to verify.

[dodge_guy]

Its already being done. I just did my first flash of one at work.

[goducks10]

What Owners Should Do:
Ram manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will begin notifying owners July 6. Until then, FCA is advising owners to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to Neutral, placing the vehicle in Park once it has stopped. That will cancel cruise control. Owners can call the automaker at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

[GordonThree]

Is this being fixed yet, or still in the "wait for further information" stage?

[Cummins12V98]

BC_Explorer wrote:
Updated thread title to clarify which engine and transmissions are affected.

Good Boy!!!

[BC_Explorer]

Updated thread title to clarify which engine and transmissions are affected.

[GordonThree]

I made it almost two years without being affected, I guess it's like the lottery?

Cruise control on my road trip so far, no surprises. Hello from Muskallonge

[Cummins12V98]

"The Company advises affected customers to avoid using cruise control until their vehicles are equipped with the upgraded software. The recall, which is limited to vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and gasoline-powered engines"

Good deal!!!

[brulaz]

Only for gas engines.
Cummins ECM is not affected.
http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=19905&mid=431

[blofgren]

Yay, my 2013 isn't included! :B

[GordonThree]

Well shoot! I'm already hitched up and ready to start an 800 mile road trip.

edit: so I called my local Fiat dealer, and they haven't heard of this, but the service guy said that's common, updates from Fiat HQ usually take weeks beyond when they're released to the news media.

[hone_eagle]

other reports state it will be fixed by a software update/ flash - so no waiting for parts.

shouldn't take long , I hate not having cruise control.

[ependydad]

Larry-D wrote:
I've experienced this in our 2015 3500. Scary. I was going to bring it up when they did the waterpump and shifter recall but I forgot. Now we wait for the notices.

I don't believe you have to wait for the notice. Call your dealer and they can look up your truck + sutstanding recalls by VIN.

[Larry-D]

I've experienced this in our 2015 3500. Scary. I was going to bring it up when they did the waterpump and shifter recall but I forgot. Now we wait for the notices.