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What happened to my 2012 1500 Dodge Ram Pickup truck is exactly what is stated in the U04 Ram recall. This makes me wonder why am I not also listed in the recall. While driving to work I felt a big jolt in the car. I thought initially it was something with the brakes but everything seem ok with the brakes and since I was only a block away from work I kept going and park in my assigned parking lot. Only after work did I notice what had happened. The gas tank towards the front of the car had dropped as the strap had detached. I used the tire jack to push the tank back up and then tied rope around the gas tank to hold it in place. I then drove the truck to the local Tire Discounters who said they could fix the Gas tank strap. Only the next day did I learn that they couldn't do that type of repair because where the strap needed to attach on the frame was completely corroded. Thank God the other strap had not come undone too.
I took my vehicle in for an oil drip and the mechanic tells me that I have a strap broken and hanging down on my fuel tank. He tells me there is a recall for it. I called the dealership and they tell me there is a recall for some trucks with the same year, make and model but mine is not one of them. I don't understand why my truck is not covered under this recall when it happened to my truck. Safety recall U04/NHTSA18V-160 Frame bracket.
I was driving on the expressway and my gas tank dropped in the front, causing the front strap to make contact with my drive shaft. The front of the fuel tank was hanging one inch from the cement. I had to pull to the side of the roadway and have someone bring me a "tie down ratchet strap" to hold the tank in place so I could get off the side of the expressway. Upon inspection the strap "T" end appeared to be fine, but the part on the frame that holds it was totally rotted. My Truck had 58,982 miles on it when this happened. My truck is in excellent condition otherwise. * I had received a recall notice years ago for this issue and then I got a letter a few weeks later from FCA telling me to disregard the notice that my vehicle was not affected. I guess they were wrong!
Seems like this is not new, others that own the same 1500 model have issues with lifts and camshaft causing a miss fire, P030something (mines is P0303). The spark plus/ fuel injectors/ and coil packs have been changed. Out of nowhere I get a code while driving out of town. The truck has always had a running tick to it. I have my vechile serviced by Dodge themselves. They never stated it was an issue. This is a big issue in hemi 5.7 engines manufactured after the redesigned from the magnum platform.
- Stone Mountain, GA, USA
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Power windows worked wen they wanted to. While driving all warning lights would flash on in the cluster like I turned the key off then on. Truck kept running. Started getting hard to start. Once lost power while driving like it was running out of gas. Now it doesn't start at all. Had it towed to dealer they told me it was the tipm. I understand this is a common problem with the Ram trucks.
I am curious about recall U04. It has to do with the slot corroding that holds the from of the gas tank. Mine has corroded and dropped the gas tank, I called Chrysler and they said my VIN was not included. The recall clearly states if the vehicle was registered in Maryland at anytime that the recall applies. This is definitely the problem with my truck as the slot has corroded and the strap came down dropping my tank. I would somehow like to get my truck on the recall since it clearly fits the recall description. The Chrysler recall reference is U04. When I put in my VIN this recall comes up but I was told by Chrysler recall service my VIN is not listed. The number I called was 1-800-853-1403. I was driving on the highway at 70mph when my gas tank dropped. I bought my vehicle at carmax in Maryland
The fuel pump runs continuously while the vehicle is turned off with no key in the ignition. This causes the battery to die and usually leaves me stranded. There is also an issue with the traction control. This feature is designed to not let the vehicles rear wheels spin out of ratio, which basically stops the rear tires from spinning out. However, it sends false signals that they are it stalls the vehicle in the middle of intersections. I have almost been tboned several times to due the truck stalling and leaving me a sitting duck to incoming traffic. Lastly, the air bag warning light stays on, leaving me to believe it's also receiving false signals. Hopefully they do not deploy while I'm driving. If they do and I live, I'll be back to tell you about it. After doing a lot of research, all of these issues seem to be related to a bad tipm. This is obviously a major issue on thousands upon thousands of vehicles produced by Chrysler and some models have already been recalled after a lawsuit. In my opinion these issues could result in bodily injury or death, and a safety recall should not be denied.
Will looking under the bottom of my truck I noticed the fuel tank sagging. Further inspection showed that the front bracket that holds the fuel tank up is hanging down. The T slot that holds the brave is rusted and will not hold the bracket in. After further investigation found U04 recall. Contacted dealer and was told that the truck does not meet the recall. Even though it is a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 built at the Saltillo plant in Mexico on 9/10/2011 and was registered and driven in West Virginia (salt belt state).
Y'all manifolds are faulty. I just replaced my manifold and screw two years ago and agin the same issue this cost 800-900 dollars. This is faulty on manufacturer part.
Existing case #11308350 hissing sound in gas tank while on road in motion, on a city street, and a highway and turning and stationary, even noticed it when truck is turned off and sound will not turn off, killed one battery already, truck does not smell like gas. Maybe electrical definitely should be recalled seems dangerous. May also add that driver seat is flat and ripped due to manufacture defect like most cars and trucks, common issue should be recalled thank you
Fuel pump stopped working. Put in new pump still didn't work.put jumper from accessories to fuel pump worked fine.changed relay's same proplem.something wrong in electrical system. Pulled up to the house and shut off motor.whent to restart and nothing.
Truck shuts off while driving. Relay problem. Had told get towed twice $165 each time. Was going 50mph when truck lost all power in metairie Louisiana on the causeway bridge 1st time. This can kill someone! this could have killed my family! I will never buy another Dodge truck! Chevy I will stick too! I know anything you buy can have a problem but when people complain about the same problems and nothing is done it's bad business! this is not some people are doing to Dodge trucks this is something that is going on with the maker of this trucks! so is anybody gonna do something" will our trucks get fixed? I paid money to buy a truck that I keep up and do not have any other problems but the relay lose of all power while driving, now why and how is that? is a Dodge truck suppose to do that? when buying my truck did anybody tell me this would happen" no! should I be responsible, no! this truck could kill people! I wasted my money on buying this truck. All these complaints and nobody cares. Somebody needs to be responsible for lost of power. 2nd time lost power new orleans Louisiana on a city street. Truck sometimes just won't start after parking. This happened 6 times. I will not fix this truck! sometimes fuel pump won't even shut off it keeps running. Lost power 11/04/19 first time getting it towed. Lost power again 12/18/19
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the front fuel tank was hanging and the strap was making contact with the ground. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18V160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called precision Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 1341 NJ-23, butler, NJ 07405, (973) 838-6808) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
In my 2012 Dodge ram1500.when I turn off my ignition key everything is off already I heard something still running under my rear chassis when I check the fuel pump still running I'm very scared it might cause of fire because fuel pump does't stop even key is off.I leave my truck for how many hours the pump stop but when I check the truck my battery are drain.and my vsc keep turning on in off I can't drive because my truck look like loosing power and vsc keep blinking even sunny day. Thank you I hope we resove this problem.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that a bracket was rusted around the fuel tank. The fuel tank was basically an inch off the ground while driving home on a 500 mile road trip. The contact noticed this because the bracket dragged on the ground and caused sparks. The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to lester glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (1199 NJ-37 w, toms river, NJ 08755, (732) 481-2586) where it was diagnosed that the front and rear straps needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,600. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not covered under a recall because the vehicle was made overseas and shipped to Canada. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power without warning. The contact managed to veer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Bill luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2425 w camelback rd, phoenix, AZ 85015) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
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- Foster, KY, USA