Not so Ram tough in some cases…
Chrysler Group is recalling 2012 and 2013 Ram trucks for three different safety defects, according to NHTSA documents just made public. The recalls are for defective headlamps and taillights, as well as a bad weld affecting the front driveshaft.
The latest safety defects come shortly after Chrysler Group refused a NHTSA request to recall almost three million Jeeps for an allegedly defective fuel tank design.
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Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured in January and February of 2013 with optional premium headlamps have headlamp shutters that may not operate properly in high-beam mode. In the latest automotive software glitch, dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller, free of charge as required by U.S. safety regulations.
In another software error, 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks with optional premium tail lamps have a turn signal indicator that may not flash at a double rate to alert the driver of a turn signal malfunction. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”
Finally, 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks have a defective weld on with the front axle carrier. As a result, the front driveshaft may fracture, causing a sudden loss of power, as well as damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin.
