New recall 11/10/2022 for the 68RFE ** UPDATED INFO IN 1ST POST **

[renagade69]

LOL, Where on earth did you come up with "no marks?"

It's said the stick is too short to reach the fluid.

He said it was not able to check the level. I assumed it had no marks. But if it's short then it's a micro-stick. lol. My reading comprehension is not the best.

 

[the.tru.albertan]

Parts weren’t available at my dealer for this recall this morning.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Parts weren’t available at my dealer for this recall this morning.

they just figured out the parts id guess atleast 2-6 months before dealers can get them but idk

 

[the.tru.albertan]

they just figured out the parts id guess atleast 2-6 months before dealers can get them but idk

Yah, I figured something along those lines.

 

[Blackpowder]

Had the recall done today. Before bringing it in I told my service advisor I wanted the old dipstick back. They had no issue with that. Will probably keep it in the truck. I have not looked at the new dipstick yet. Probably tomorrow.

 

[Blackpowder]

Had the recall done today. Before bringing it in I told my service advisor I wanted the old dipstick back. They had no issue with that. Will probably keep it in the truck. I have not looked at the new dipstick yet. Probably tomorrow.

Here are a couple of pictures.

 

[jetrinka]

Here are a couple of pictures.

Looks like they took some lessons from Chevy.

Also please unlock the dipstick and rotate it 180 degrees so my OCD stops screaming

 

[Blackpowder]

Looks like they took some lessons from Chevy.

Also please unlock the dipstick and rotate it 180 degrees so my OCD stops screaming

Haha. The dealer installed it that way. My OCD rotated it 180 when I reinstalled it. Much better

 

[jetrinka]

Haha. The dealer installed it that way. My OCD rotated it 180 when I reinstalled it. Much better

haha thank you - I'll be able to sleep now

 

[Will_T]

Got the notice in the mail yesterday. It says the fix is to change the dipstick and the vent tube. So maybe not the vent itself?

 

[joshuaeb09]

It looks very similar to the Suncoast locking 68RFE dipstick I ordered, just cut down to be a bit useless as a dipstick. I'm going to make sure the level hashes match up with my stock dipstick and then just let them keep the stocker since I don't want to deal with two dipsticks. I just haven't had a chance to test it out yet being my 1st day back home after traveling for work all last week into the weekend.

 

[joshuaeb09]

Suncoast dipstick looks to match up to the hot marks only and locks into the dipstick tube firmly. I'm going to run it while I get my recall scheduled and probably transfer the cold marks over with a file before I have the recall done and show up for the recall with the stock dipstick in it.

 

[mountainears]

Here is the video I was mentioning that was filmed at our training facility.

Describes and compares a lot of different options, including the Element.

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[fuchsroehre]

I feel there is some sort of recall letter coming every few month.
Not a big fan of that, costs my time to go in. Then having no truck for a while and techs messing with my otherwise good truck. There is a small chance that something will get messed up.
Would not be the first time that dealer techs broke something on my vehicle and it got covered up.
I'll continue to ignore these recalls until I sell the truck.

 

[red]

Mine goes in for this recall next week. I'll be sure to ask for my old dip stick back so I can check the fluid level occasionally. Ridiculous they'd put one in that's too short to reach the fluid. WTF?
I'll also get the tailgate recall done at the same time. They tried to align the strikers on my truck before I bought it but only managed to make the misalignment worse. I've also had a pop under the passenger floorboard since day one which I'm certain is the notorious cab mount problem. This will be the third time I've had the popping noise checked out. The first time they said it was the capture nuts on the front axle control arms the second time they changed one cab mount.

 

[jebruns]

I feel there is some sort of recall letter coming every few month.
Not a big fan of that, costs my time to go in. Then having no truck for a while and techs messing with my otherwise good truck. There is a small chance that something will get messed up.
Would not be the first time that dealer techs broke something on my vehicle and it got covered up.
I'll continue to ignore these recalls until I sell the truck.

Not a bad idea. I never haul heavy, so am not really at all worried about experiencing the problems from the tranny recall. And the "fix" without the ability to check the tranny level is a bad joke. Might be worth sitting this one out. Plus, as you say, having anyone else work on my trucks is always scary.

 

[Jmonty]

My local dealership told me the part was restricted and they can only order 2 a week. To get one ordered you have to schedule a recall appointment even though they know they don't have the part. The common sense is obviously not there but I went ahead and scheduled for today and now have myself in line for the part as they come available.

 

[RichM752]

My local dealer can only order one per week. A couple of weeks ago, I was #5
I'm pretty lucky for these recalls, dealer is in town about 2 miles from the house.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Here are a couple of pictures.

Now measure the oem dipstick cut it and splice it on to the new dipstick at the proper length! The easy fix no need to have 2 dipsticks

 

[rfullen280]

Think of all the add-ons you can be sold when you ask your dealer service bay to check your transmission fluid, since your stick doesn't do it anymore. Also - think of the warranties that can be voided, since you couldn't check your fluid and follow the factory service guidelines.