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So its likely this recall is mostly a, look and see and on your way for anyone with the 169AB and even perhaps the 169AA.
I wouldn’t . They may hold your truck like they are doing to mine. I was told by service Feb 22 for parts
Hi Ram25002021,
This is a little hard to understand perfectly. I don't follow all the steps without some confusion, but it appears that the recall procedure PDF says the fix in at least some cases is to fill in the back of the relay with some insulating goop. But parts being "unavailable" may seem to indicate that Ram plans to replace the whole relay? I am not surprised that even dealers are a bit confused by this.
What a freaking joke . And you don’t have any temporary repairs for the screwed customers that can’t pick up their vehicles ???. Why can’t corporate reach out to these dealers and have them retest replacement relays instead of leaving us in the dark
I appreciate the input, hadn't thought about this. The servicing and selling dealer are not the same, and I'm having a hard time getting my head around them not releasing a vehicle I own (well, pay for, but you get the idea) back to me. It's already sold and paid for, they don't own it. Their not releasing it to me, as I think about it, would be akin to theft, recall or no. What I was told was they'll do the inspection -- which I believe is the test in the referenced document -- and let me know if further repairs are needed. They didn't mention much else.
I wondered about this myself but a friend told me that the plug in block heater and the grid heater are not doing the same thing. Both are for cold temps but separate functions.
I’m pretty they have the authority to hold a vehicle that has been deemed a safety hazard . My 22 is paid for paperwork signed etc 2 days prior to them telling me I can’t drive it away . Ramcare is absolute joke and can care less . They know we’ve been waiting months for our trucks and for them to not even try to unplug or try another relay is a kick in the balls
They are, you're right. On my previous truck (2020), when I plugged the vehicle in overnight, I did not get the preheat screen. Truck just started right up. I know the grid heater still cycled as I could see the voltage drop when it came on and off. My thinking with plugging it in though is just to make it a little easier for the cold engine to start and get up to temp quickly.
Not positive but I think they are actually required by the govt to hold on to vehicles until a recall is fixed.
Thats great, Called my dealer and they now see the repair procedure 17 pages worth that was not there this am, but no part number? shows sealant to be applied ? Is there truly another part or just more sealant?
