FCA Recall W03

[jhenderson]

It's interesting, after thinking about this, my '15 6.4 gasser with 66RFE kept pushing the trans dipstick out. The first time I found it was right after I had it in for and engine oil change, so I chalked it up to a careless tech checking around. But it kept happening. I ended up replacing the dipstick, and it did "seem" to stop it. Now I wonder.

In 88 we ordered and bought a new GM short bed, stepside for my wife. About 2 months after taking delivery we got a package in the mail. GM sent us a locking dipstick ( over center handle with a rubber expansion plug) for the trans. It seems that a hot trans would lift the stick and puke out the tube.

 

[Loganwildman]

Just found this about the recall.

February 6, 2020 — A Ram 3500 and 3500 transmission fluid leak recall has been issued for more than 93,000 trucks after at least 19 fires and one injury.

The 2019-2020 Ram trucks are equipped with 6-speed 68RFE automatic transmissions that may have too much pressure and heat inside.

This may cause transmission fluid to leak from the dipstick tubes, causing the fluid to contact the turbochargers or other ignition sources.

Fiat Chrysler (FCA US) opened an investigation in December 2019 because of engine compartment fires in Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. Chrysler looked at witness statements and any design changes to the trucks and was able to replicate the problem.

Ram drivers may notice noises, strange odors or transmissions that surge prior to engine compartment fires.

More than 84,200 Ram trucks are recalled in the U.S. and 8,850 trucks are recalled in Canada.

The Ram 2500 and 3500 recall is expected to begin March 14, 2020. Ram dealerships will replace the transmission valve body separator plates and reprogram the powertrain control modules.

Call Chrysler at 800-853-1403 if you have questions about the Ram 2500 and 3500 transmission fluid leak recall. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

 

[R.Taylor]

19 fires... Sounds serious but yet they are not saying "Hey, Don't drive it until the recall has been performed". So if my rig burns up..... it's on FCA I'd assume. What did they change from the previous non-puking 68RFE model? Someone always has to mess with what's not broken just to look like they are doing something at their job....And the other boneheads okay it.

Just like whoever okay'd the recipe change for the Snack Wells Devil's food cookies... I bought a box the other day, Completely inedible.. to the trash after one bite.