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11-17-2022, 02:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
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M.O.C. #3085
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Upcoming RAM Recall
For those of you "Ram it if you can't DODGE it" truck owners ... some 20-23 diesels have an issue concerning enough to trigger a recall. Notices are going out in DEC.
"The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.
The company says heat and pressure can build up in the transmission, expelling fluid from the dipstick tube. If the fluid hits a hot engine part, that can touch of a fire."
Just FYI
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11-17-2022, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
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M.O.C. #30262
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Thanks for the heads up. Looks like I'll be monitoring mine for symptoms until the recall notice shows up.
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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11-17-2022, 04:14 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
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More detail about the upcoming recall "borrowed" from another forum.
"DETROIT - Stellantis is recalling nearly 250,000 heavy duty diesel Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. because transmission fluid can leak and cause engine fires.
The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions.
The company says heat and pressure can build up in the transmission, expelling fluid from the dipstick tube. If the fluid hits a hot engine part, that can touch of a fire.
Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, is still developing a repair. In the meantime the company says owners can still drive the trucks but drivers should contact a dealer if they see a dashboard warning light.
The company says it has 16 reports of fires and 48 complaints, field reports and warranty claims due to the problem. It's aware of one minor injury caused by the issue.
Owners are to be notified by letter starting Dec. 30. They can contact Stellantis customer service at (800) 853-1403.
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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11-18-2022, 09:00 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Box Elder
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M.O.C. #31057
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As long as it is the ZF and not the Aisin, I'll be in the clear on this one. fingers crossed
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2022 Ram 3500 Laramie Night, CC, Cummins HO, Aisin, 4.10, DRW, 4x4, LB
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11-18-2022, 10:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 939
M.O.C. #30262
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Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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11-18-2022, 09:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 607
M.O.C. #25842
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If memory serves me GM had a similar issue back in the mid 90's. Their fix was locking dipsticks.
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