I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L ecodiesel engine. After receiving the V08 emissions recall, I am experiencing excessive turbo lag/slow acceleration when the engine is cold. It is bad enough that I am forced to step on the throttle just to get the vehicle through intersections or when merging on highways. It was not like this prior to the V08 emissions recall campaign and the acceleration lag has almost caused a couple.accidents as the truck was unable to accelerate out of situations in which it used to have no problems prior to the V08 recall.

- Marina, CA, USA

Due to the ecodiesel settlement program, I allowed fca to update the ECM to meet their requirements for the settlement. After the update, my truck is dangerously slow from a standing start. I never know if the truck will accelerate as I merge into traffic. Sometime it is barely adequate but most of the time there is a 2 to 4 second delay before the turbo kicks in (around 2,000 RPM) and then there is a strong turbo leap because my foot is buried in the floor trying to get the truck to move. I have almost been T-boned or rear-ended several times crossing streets and merging into traffic. This is dangerous and fca told me there isn't anything that can be done because the truck didn't show any error codes.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact performed his own diagnostic and replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sensors. The contact stated that the engine continued to misfire and the check engine warning indicator illuminated again. The contact performed several repairs on his vehicle, but the failure recurred. The contact drove to whitten brothers of ashland (11409 Washington hwy, ashland, va 23005, 804-798-6071) where it was diagnosed that either the motor or the camshaft and lifters needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,000.

- Aylett, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's fuel sensor failed and the fuel gauge went to zero. Also, the instrument panel went blank and "fuel sensor failure" was displayed. The check engine indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was driven to lawless Chrysler Dodge (196 lexington St, woburn, MA 01801, (888) 384-4956) where it was diagnosed that a new fuel sensor was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

I had the emissions recall/repair for the ecodiesel engines per the class action lawsuit between the epa and fca. Fca claims that it would not effect power or gas mileage. My truck now has a significant lag from a stop as well as from 10 mph to about 20mph when one hits the gas and tries to accelerate. This decrease in power makes this vehicle dangerous especially when trying to pull on to a street that has oncoming traffic.

- Elkhorn, NE, USA

2014 Ram ecodiesel. Had the emissions update done per the fca class action lawsuit requirements. After the update, my truck has an extremely dangerous turbo/throttle lag. This lag can last anywhere from 2-5 seconds. Additionally, the truck was advertised as 29 mpg on the highway. After the update, I am sitting around 17 mpg. I have lodged a complaint with fca and am still waiting to hear back. This is no longer an emissions issue, this is a safety issue and I can guarantee you it will lead to numerous accidents and possibly death. A simple google search will show that this issue is not unique to my ecodiesel. Almost every Ram and Jeep that had the emissions update is dealing with the same safety risks.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

Ecodiesel-post epa required repairs- turbo lag / delayed acceleration. Up to a two second time delay before vehicle will proceed upon full throttle demand to merge into traffic or from a stop sign or needing to pass a vehicle at highway speeds.. the delay will cause an accident to occur. Prior to the epa repairs, vehicle did not have any turbo lag/acceleration issues. One could accelerate with full, partial or minimal throttle and have confidence in the vehicle performing as needed. Discussed this problem with local Ram dealer, they stated there is no current fix being considered by fca. This is a real safety issue with vehicles being involved in accidents as the vehicle thinks about accelerating. Please advise if there are any known remedies for this software issue? thank you in advance for your consideration. Fortunately no bent sheet metal yet.

- Leeds, CA, USA

After completing the emissions recall on my eco diesel truck I have lost all starting power. It feels like I have lost turbo and take roughly 2-3 sec to accelerate from a stop. I have tried flooring it and still no take off; it slowly accelerates into traffic before it finally goes. So far I have been lucky enough to not be hit by oncoming traffic.

- Chugiak, AK, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph at night, the electrical system completely failed without warning and then rebooted on its own. On another occasion, while driving at a low rate of speed, the engine completely failed without warning. The contact drove to M & M Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram (131 mill St, Liberty, NY 12754, 845-292-3500) to have the vehicle diagnosed, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Greenfield Park, NY, USA

Fca is not very helpful and the dealer that I bought this truck from denied service after seeing there was an engine light on. I have it in another dealership to find out what is going on with it and they are saying the intake manifold is melted from the egr being stuck open. I believe the egr valve has to do with emissions and there is a recall on this but yet they want the 5300 to fix it.

- Milford, MI, USA

This 2014 Ram ecodiesel received the approved emission modification from fca at an authorized dealership on June 5th 2019. After receiving the engine software update the truck experiences significant delay in acceleration causing entering to traffic to be dangerous and unsafe. Example: On two occasions, I have attempted to enter traffic and have almost been broadsided as the vehicle will not accelerate despite pressing the gas pedal all the way down. On another occasion, I was attempting to drive up a steep road and the engine would appear to stall out causing the vehicle to remain stationary while attempting to go up hill. This vehicle never displayed any of this behavior prior to receiving the new engine software from fca. This vehicle is not dangerous, unsafe, and unpredictable to drive.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

Since the last recall, this vehicle has had a major delay when hitting the gas pedal. This has almost caused multiple accidents due to lack of power when hitting the gas pedal.

- Farmington, AR, USA

Fca aem recall. Since getting the emissions recall done the truck no longer responds like it did. It is a life safety issue. The update has mad the truck very sluggish to the point it feels like it is going to stall when trying to start from a stop or merging into traffic on the highway. I have also lost 5-6 mpg since the update and will no long let my wife drive it to do lack of power to even get moving.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

After getting the aem flash per the settlement with epa my truck is slow to accelerate when starting out. It is a major hazard to drive in traffic. Numerous check engine light occurrences. Also - the settlement stated "no driving differences" - far from it. Throttle lag - mpg down significantly.

- Bee Cave, TX, USA

I own a 2014 Ram 1500 with a 3.0L eco diesel. There was a federal class action lawsuit that was handed down and the outcome was an approved engine modification (aem). The aem was a reflash of the ECM and tcm. After the recall was performed, the performance of my truck dangerously impacted. If I drive my truck before the engine reaches operating temperatures over 150degrees, there is significant acceleration delays. It usually takes me 5-10minutes of driving or more than 20minutes of idling (warming up) to get the engine up to operating temperatures. I can push on the accelerator petal and wait 3-5 seconds before the truck reacts, then I get pushed back into my seat and sometimes spin the drive tires. This is extremely dangerous, especially when I am turning into oncoming traffic, or trying to overtake another vehicle on the highway. Also, prior to the engine reaching operating temperatures, I now experience 'turbo flutter' this is where too much air is forced into the intake manifold and the air is pushed back through the turbo. The truck acts as if the breaks are pulsing. Similar to the above, it happens when I am accelerating, not with the accelerator pushed to the floor, just normal, conservative driving. A few other changes I have found after the aem, I have lost significant fuel economy, greater than 10%, and diesel exhaust fluid (def) consumption is significantly higher. These last 2 items do not directly effect the drivability of my truck but if I had know these things would have happened after the recall, I would not have had the recall performed. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

Was advised to take truck in for recall reflash due to eco diesel settlement package. After recall fix was conducted, engine sluggish, shifting not smooth and miles per gallon dropped significantly. All this after a trip of 8 hours at legal speed limits.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Ram performed recall update V08 to the emissions system on this vehicle to become complaint with federal emissions. After the update there is a 3 second delay in throttle response. This generally occurs while the truck is stopped and is taking a left or right turn. This is a very serious safety issue that has almost resulted in a couple accidents. Recall V08 was not supposed to effect fuel economy, but post recall I lost 6mpg.

- Southbridge, MA, USA

I had the recent recall completed at my local Dodge dealership and am now scared to drive my truck as there is considerable "lag" upon acceleration. This is a life safety issue as I was almost struck by oncoming traffic. They stated the recall did not affect performance but it has definitely affected performance. I brought it beck to the dealership and they could not explain why it was doing what it was doing and instead said I need to change my oil that of which I changed 2000 miles ago and also try an injector cleaner. My fuel mileage has also decreased from 25 or 26 mpg hwy to 20 mpg hwy.

- Black Hawk, SD, USA

After emissions recall VO8 was performed in may, the throttle response is gone. There have been many close calls where the truck won't go when the gas is pressed. It was perfectly normal before recall was done.

- Helena, AL, USA

Approaching a stop sign, I step on the brakes then vehicle went into a slow coast mode. ( a red sign turned on, indicating an "electrical brake" issue). Then indicates "switch gear to park", soon after proceeded as normal. The next day as I was stop on a drive thru, same indication occur, engine power went off then "electrical brake", next thing was "switch gear to park" resuming to normal operation. Very concern about this it is my only form of transportation to and from doctors visit, it has about 46,000 miles on it, very well taken care of. Would not want it to fail on me at a middle of an interception. In between these events, their is no light that appears. Is this a recall issue that can be address immediately please thank you.

- Hinesville, GA, USA