Dodge Ram recalls over 660,000 trucks over concern about steering issue

[Summitric]

https://globalnews.ca/news/4928684/...NUsSlH2XGZlowBvvO10AErnp0RqP0SEnR83rJUrrzfhOI

 

[snopro]

Gonna get some mileage out of this one Ric! HaHa!

 

[ABMax24]

Quality Control at its finest:

The Ram brand also is recalling nearly 194,000 light-duty trucks in the U.S. because the brake pedals can fall off.

 

[Cyle]

Might be a good way to get brand new steering because mine "happens" to be loose

 

[Grinder]

Its just the loose nut behind the wheel

 

[lilduke]

I clicked the link but all I saw was ford's on fire lol

 

[Stg2Suby]

What exactly is the issue? The notice mentioned a nut getting tack welded if still tight but what part are they referring to

edit: nevermind found a thread on cumminsforum https://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/...815-2013-2017-d-truck-drag-link-recall-2.html

Welding it does seem a bit lame-ass because then you can never adjust the steering wheel center

 

[snopro]

Buddies eco diesel air suspension packed it in yesterday in the cold weather. Compressor cracked and blows the fuse. Dealer told him they are changing out on an average 4 a day. Good for 2-3 years then bam! Low rider!

 

[doorfx]

Co-workers did the same thing. It’s only a little over a year old and has spent more time in the shop than out. He thinks he got a lemon.

 

[MK4TDI]

Buddies eco diesel air suspension packed it in yesterday in the cold weather. Compressor cracked and blows the fuse. Dealer told him they are changing out on an average 4 a day. Good for 2-3 years then bam! Low rider!

Made for life in California... not Canadia

 

[Rene G]

Made for life in California... not Canadia

That’s how they all are

 

[Cyle]

Buddies eco diesel air suspension packed it in yesterday in the cold weather. Compressor cracked and blows the fuse. Dealer told him they are changing out on an average 4 a day. Good for 2-3 years then bam! Low rider!

What I don't get about that is how come semis have zero problems with air suspension in the winter? I don't see how for a pickup they can't figure it out.

 

[Rene G]

Part of its semis are outside almost all the time, less chance of condensation getting into the air system. Another could be that Fiat is using lower quality materials. The trucking industry’s been doing this for decades, light duty had some catching up to do.

Do the Rams use N2 like Jeep does?

 

[snopro]

What I don't get about that is how come semis have zero problems with air suspension in the winter? I don't see how for a pickup they can't figure it out.

Service manager told him the new one will be good for a couple years. Only $1700 so its a steeeeeeal.

 

[doorfx]

What I don't get about that is how come semis have zero problems with air suspension in the winter? I don't see how for a pickup they can't figure it out.

Semis add air line antifreeze. Even my firestone air bags recommend using air line anti freeze in the winter. I think it’s 1oz per bag.

 

[Summitric]

buddies eco diesel air suspension packed it in yesterday in the cold weather. Compressor cracked and blows the fuse. Dealer told him they are changing out on an average 4 a day. Good for 2-3 years then bam! Low rider!

my 2013 has the air ride, and love it. It leaks down when its colder than -20*c and actually had to let it thaw out the other day in my shop, as it wouldn't pump up. It rides like a total buckwagon when the system deflates and stays. It normally will work once start driving it in these cold temps. They are nitrogen charged systems, so they shouldn't be affected by the cold weather, but they are. Had it in many times when it was under warranty, and they replaced everything, but it still does it. I don't worry about it anymore, as it eventually works when start to drive anyway.

 

[TylerG]

my 2013 has the air ride, and love it. It leaks down when its colder than -20*c and actually had to let it thaw out the other day in my shop, as it wouldn't pump up. It rides like a total buckwagon when the system deflates and stays. It normally will work once start driving it in these cold temps. They are nitrogen charged systems, so they shouldn't be affected by the cold weather, but they are. Had it in many times when it was under warranty, and they replaced everything, but it still does it. I don't worry about it anymore, as it eventually works when start to drive anyway.

is it the compressor that's freezing up and not pumping or is it the nitrogen not "compressing" into the bags?

 

[Summitric]

I suspect its in the valving... I get a message that comes up and says "system compressor is "cooling" down"... Then when it does start working after a few minutes all is good again. Sometimes it says get air ride system serviced immediately.... Hahahahaha

 

[snopro]

I suspect its in the valving... I get a message that comes up and says "system compressor is "cooling" down"... Then when it does start working after a few minutes all is good again. Sometimes it says get air ride system serviced immediately.... Hahahahaha

That's what his says then it blows the fuse. Service manager showed him the compressor and it was cracked so was replaced. Like he said he does 4 a day in this weather. Its a design fault in my opinion. Needs a redesign. Its fine if you have warranty but once you are off its $1700.

 

[pfi572]

Wife’s Jeep Grand Cherokee has air ride and great as long as warm out .
All German parts and stupid expensive to fix .
Compressor is $2800 ish if it piles up .
Completely not made for our climate and I don’t care what make .