Issue ID | 1272421 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10852531 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/03/16 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I received a recall letter for the front suspension track bar frame bracket. I took my vehicle to laredo dodge for maintenance service on march 8, 2016 & a total of 5 recalls showed up for the vehicle. They were concerned on the recall code (r46) and told me that the vehicle was not safe (not drive-able), if used; it could result in an accident. Days later the service manager kenneth parks advised for me to communicate with dodge corporate since they didn't know what to do with the truck. I had been calling everyday since march 8, 2015 to both laredo dodge & corporate and have yet to resolve anything. I have been without a vehicle ever since. The dealership failed to provide a rental. The recall codes on the vehicle are as follow. (r46, r40,r36,r26,r23) at laredo dodge they mentioned they could weld the broken piece and that could resolve the problem in the track bar frame bracket. However, i am not satisfied; due to the fact that i wont have a piece of mind, thinking that the welded area can fail at any given time resulting in a fatality since i'm always on the road. Another option the service manager mentioned was to replace the whole chassis, which to me doesn't make any sense to disassemble the whole vehicle to get the problem fixed. Due to the above mentioned reasons i no longer would feel safe driving a vehicle with so many recalls. Due to the extent of the damage it could result in me loosing total control of the vehicle if the repair would fail & could cost my life and those within the vehicle or cause an accident and take the life of innocent people. The dealer has a concern on a lift kit existing on the vehicle, page 3 of 3 which they say it could've caused the damage on the chassis, however, how am i liable for a kit that was already installed when i purchased the vehicle? I believe is not a relevant argument since the rec |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAREDO, TX |
VIN pattern | 3C63R3HL7EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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