Ram Expands Rollaway Recall to Include More Trucks
More than 228,000 Ram trucks might suddenly roll away, even when the key isn’t in the ignition. The problem is caused by pins in the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) that stick open in higher temperatures. Fiat-Chrysler is expandin … continue reading
Ram 2500 and 3500 Recalled for Steering Separation Problems
Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because their steering linkages may separate over time. This drag link separation will likely cause a complete loss of steering control which is … not ideal. FCA ha … continue reading
Uconnect Hacking Vulnerability Trial Date Set
A lawsuit concerning hacking vulnerabilities in Fiat-Chrysler’s (FCA) Uconnect system is headed to trial this October. The lawsuit was filed after researchers showed how a Jeep could be controlled remotely through the infotainment system. F … continue reading
Over 200,000 Ram 2500 Trucks Under Investigation for Steering Linkage Defects
Steering linkage problems in the 2015-2016 Ram 2500 are under federal investigation after multiple drivers reported a sudden and complete inability to steer their trucks. It’s believed the issue has to do with a defect in the drag link whic … continue reading
Uconnect Lawsuit is Still Alive. Barely.
Fiat-Chrysler was able to get most of the claims of a 2015 lawsuit thrown out, however the case won't be completely dismissed.
Attorneys for Chrysler told the judge there is no evidence hackers have affected the vehicles since those vehicl … continue reading
Safety Regulators Close Their Investigation Into Uconnect Hacking Vulnerabilities
It doesn't appear the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is going to do anything about Fiat-Chrysler's radio hack recall.
NHTSA concludes Chrysler vehicles that weren't part of the recalls don't have radios with built-i … continue reading
Consumers Aren't Thrilled with FCA's Response to Hacked Uconnect Radios
Consumers don't seem convinced that Fiat-Chrysler's (FCA) recall is doing enough to protect them against hacking. … continue reading
Safety Regulators Have Questions About Harmon Kardon Radios
Last week, Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) announced they'd recall 1.4 million vehicles to prevent them from being hacked. This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the recall to see if it'll actually do any … continue reading
Lawsuit Says Dodge Has Known About Death Wobble Problems for Years
Death wobble worries have Ram owners up in arms, and now a class-action lawsuit has been filed claiming Dodge knows about the problem, but doesn't know how to fix it.
The Ram lawsuit alleges Chrysler has known about the "death wobble& … continue reading
Does Chrysler Have Enough Parts to Fix Tie Rod Issues?
Remember last year when Chrysler recalled 1.2 million trucks for tie rod problems? Well, turns out replacement parts have been hard to come by and owners, tired of waiting, have filed a class-action lawsuit.
_ Lead plaintiff Shaun Sater [s … continue reading
Tie Rod Recall Hopes to Fix Problem Before They Send Trucks Out of Control
Chrysler will recall 1.2 million trucks for tie rod problems in three seperate actions. The defective tie rods can cause a a complete loss of steering and could possibly be linked to the infamous death wobble.
One recall will target 842,40 … continue reading