Holy Recalls Batman! Ram truck buy backs and more

[Juiced4v]

Parts aren't available yet...

Yeah they told me to hang tight

[LS1Goat]

I was reading about this on ramforumz. My Ram has been flawless, but I wouldn't mind a buy back option and get into a new crew cab.

So far, my VIN is clean. However, some of those recalls won't go into effect until September. You'll get a letter if you're affected by the recall.

If you're at a Dodge dealer, can I give you my VIN 5o check once they are in the system?

https://www.moparownerconnect.com/oc/us/en-us/sub/Pages/RecallsQuery.aspx

[Baba Ganoush]

It's because warranty work doesn't pay shit...

This right here. That's why big badass warranties are never a selling point for me when the work is shit.

[LS1Goat]

Well, here we go.

The recalls just went active online. Re-check your VIN. http://recalls.mopar.com/

Of course, my truck is on the recall list. And here come the Trade Assistance Letters from local dealers. This is my second, as of yesterday. Supposedly, your price on a new vehicle is further discounted from the dealership price when you trade under the program. We'll see.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Heh, I used to work for Shawn Swenson.

[Rreemo]

My 06' Mega Cab was one of the more favorite trucks that I've owned. The ride was good, the power was good, mpg, towing ability, comfortable and roomy inside...and it was even a pretty decent looking truck too. All that said, if it wasn't such a POS I might've still owned it today.

On another Dodge experience note - I bought my wife an RT Magnum when they first came out in 05'. Hands-down one of the better vehicle purchases we've made...was a great car and never had any major issues. The only reason I eventually sold it was because it was a Dodge nearing 100K miles, and I was starting to worry (based off of the experiences I was having at the time with said heap listed 1st above).

[bcoop]

My father got a trade in offer letter, market value + 10 or 15% if I recall correctly. However, from what I understood, this recall/buyback only affected 2500 and 3500 trucks, and did not affect the 1500s. His letter was a while back, too. Like back when this was first announced. I assumed it was just a dealer trying to use the bad press to drum up new business.


Interesting, I'll have to go check it out.

[LS1Goat]

Got my official recall notice from FCA in the mail today. Recall R36 / NHTSA 15V-459

Parts are available and you get schedule anytime for the fix. Some dealers are advertising a discounted trade in price for recalled trucks.

Anyone else?

[Cooter]

Got my official recall notice from FCA in the mail today. Recall R36 / NHTSA 15V-459

Parts are available and you get schedule anytime for the fix. Some dealers are advertising a discounted trade in price for recalled trucks.

Anyone else?

discounted trade-in price doesn't really seem like a good advertising technique

[CexMashean]

These are the easiest trucks to find that are v8/swb/single cab, and that makes me really want one.

Dodge is practically the only one making an affordable "sport truck."

[bcoop]

discounted trade-in price doesn't really seem like a good advertising technique

He misspoke.

Some dealers are doing discounted prices on new trucks. Some offering a percentage above trade value. Then there is an official buy back offer from FCA, which not all vehicles qualify for.

[Cooter]

He misspoke.

Some dealers are doing discounted prices on new trucks. Some offering a percentage above trade value. Then there is an official buy back offer from FCA, which not all vehicles qualify for.

I just snapped to what it meant before I read your post

[svauto-erotic855]

I am happy with the 2 Dodge trucks that I have other then the Dakota being under powered. The 3.9 V6 leaves me wanting more.

[LS1Goat]

Got the recall work done today at Huffines. In & Out within an hour.

Ended up being two separate recalls for my VIN. R36 + R35 A software flash to re-calibrate the sensitivity of the Occupant Restraint Controller.