Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E024000 | K&N ENGINEERING, INC. | E (Equipment) | 44386 | 04/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/15/2006 | 03/17/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact heard a flapping sound underneath the hood. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed there was a part missing from the engine. the contact found the harmonic balancer that was attached to the crank shaft position sensor in the engine. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the dealer was informed of the failure. the dealer stated the part was unavailable and would be ordered. the contact stated approximately four months had passed since the part was ordered and was not received. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact heard a flapping sound coming from underneath the hood. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed there was a part missing from the engine. the contact found the part that had detached from the engine on the road. the part was a harmonic balancer that holds on to the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the dealer was informed of the failure. the dealer stated the part was unavailable and had to be ordered. the contact stated approximately four months had passed since the part was ordered and it had not been received. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. ds | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 167000 | ||
| I own a 1999 dodge/cummins diesel 2500 truck with a #53 cummins engine block. this engine block has developed a crack and is leaking coolant. this engine block has a known defect from the manufacturing process. in research, it was found from sources such as the turbo diesel register.com and a national repair company - locknstitch.com - that 1000s (thousands) of these blocks have cracked in the same place necessitating repairs costing owners millions of dollars thus far. the cost to me alone to repair this block will be $3000.00 with no guarantee it will not crack again! i know there have been many complaints filed here. why has there been nothing done about this obvious and very costly defect??? | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 90490 | 1 | |
| Before any engine performance up grade, recognized after tbs 18-019-01 installed in the ecm/pcm of my 1999 dodge diesel 2500 24v coolant not circulating through engine. temp fix with new ecm and tsb upgrade 10-040-02. no code or serious over heat especially during winter months. but does run 190 degrees or more up hill- winter months. scalding signs inside engine at thermostat change. mechanic clueless upon visual over pressure of top radiator hose after engine reaches operating temps. software seem to go into default or hacked cal mode. with this decrease in performance is suddenly mileage decrease, power and shifting erratic suddenly. other symptoms not obvious either. again everything seem fine after last software boot but after 100 miles or so returning home from out of town dealership, truck running loosely after over night sit. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 26296 | 2 | 03/20/1999 |
| I have a 1999 dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 quad cab with the v-10 manual transmission. since i purchased it new in march 1999, i have twice replaced the rr track bar ($200 part, not including labor) and the steering intermediate shaft ($89 part, not including labor). this truck wanders all over the road and a heavy clunk is felt in the steering wheel. the dealer mechanics keep telling me that's typical of this vehicle, but there is no recall. why? i have also noticed an abundance of coolant loss at each oil change since about 10,000 miles...up to 1 gallon per 3000 miles. the radiator pressure checked ok. dealer mechanics and chat rooms have told me this is another typical problem with this truck. apparently the antifreeze blows through the headgasket and into the exhaust system where it evaporates. still no recalls. why are automanufacturers getting away with this?*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/20/1999 | 7000 | 17 | |
| All the brake components except the master cylinder were replaced 7 times starting at 7,000 miles because they either locked up or didn't function at times. an accident occurred due to this failure. also, automatic transmission was replaced/rebuilt 8 times because it blew out, slipped, or dropped down from o/d to regular gear, which started at 5,000/20,000 miles finally, the engine head was replaced twice because it cracked on both sides, which started at 77,000-90,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 3500 | 24 | 05/12/1999 |
| While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle would intermittently stall. this stalling occurred six times. on one occasion, the dealer replaced the ignition coil, and on another occasion, the consumer kept hearing a pinging sound coming from the engine. the transmission was replaced, and the transfer case was still leaking. there had been a myriad of problems with this vehicle. also, there had been several recalls associated with this vehicle. the consumer claimed that the vehicle was in the shop more than it was in her possession. *ak the vehicle experienced the following: airflow noise/sucked air due to a possible vacuum leak, the passenger mirror vibration due to the bug shields, engine ticking, undershield rusted along with the driveshaft, u-joints, and the bumper, there was rust on the rear box panels, engine ping/noise, the check engine light had come on two times, rear window leakage, transmission did not shift properly/transfer case leaked, hard jumping when in reverse, revvs out more rpm's than normal, engine ping had gotten louder, and there were many times when the engine died. *scc | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 7 | 05/18/1999 | |
| The vehicle stalled.*jg *jb | |||
| 01/10/2001 | 35796 | 8 | 05/18/1999 |
| Consumer states vehicle stalls without warning while driving. dealer can not fix problem. vehicle has been in for repair 7-8 times. consumer stated the front rotors were warped and the rear drums were out of round, also the enging light stays illuminated, and the vehicle was leaking fuel, dealer replaced the o-rings.*jb | |||
| 09/12/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Engine #1(3884 miles) we had only had the truck for two months, had not even made the second payment. we were 75 miles from home pulling our 21 foot boat when the first incident occurred. it was only the second time we had used the truck to pull--which is why we bought the v10 . a piece of the block came off and locked up the oil pump. we were without our truck for three weeks while the dealership tore down the engine to determine the problem and wait for chrysler to decide the best remedy which was a brand new 1999 engine. chrysler wanted to ship a 2000 engine but it would not bolt up. our summer was ruined & we did not pull anything again until this year. engine #2(16,397 miles on truck but only 12,513 miles on this engine). on june 11, 2000, the second time to pull this year, we left on vacation pulling our 23 foot ultra lite pull behind camper. on monday, june 12, 2000, 250 miles from home, the engine started knocking. this time, it had thrown a rod. our vacation was ruined. the truck was down for two weeks and we were stranded, unable to take our rental car out of state. chrysler sent a rebuilt engine this time. engine #3(16,462 miles on the truck but only 65 miles on this engine). we picked up the truck june 23, 2000 after the service people put it through a 24 mile test drive. we drove 41 miles pulling our camper and as we started up a long 5% incline, it began to lose power. about 1/4 mile up the hill, with the gas pedal on the floor, it had dropped to 30 mph--no power--so we pulled off of the road & stopped. stranded once again, we called chrysler. after three hours, we were finally rescued. it was taken to a dealer and determined at the present time to have internal problems. we are once again without our truck. it is not even one year old. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 08/12/1999 |
| I have a 1999 cummins with the #53 block. the block is cracked and according to this my research, this is a common problem. i have always owned dodge vehicles but with all the hassle and money i have gone through trying to fix this, it is really making me reconsider buying a dodge product ever again. this is not a wear and tear issue this is a defect and cummins needs to address it properly. buyer beware! *tr | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 123279 | 1 | 08/19/2002 |
| Crack in block leaking coolant yr. 1999 dodge ram 2500 diesel. *nm | |||
| 12/27/2005 | 123000 | 1 | 05/07/1999 |
| My 1999 dodge ram 2500 slt turbo cummins diesel. over $11,000.00 in maintenance in 5 years @ 122,000 miles. most recently fuel pump, turbo injected over a $3,000.00 bill. 30 days ago it was $3,000.00 and several other issues. *nm | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 94891 | 1 | 02/16/2000 |
| Coolant loss, small amount at first. inspected hoses, thermostat, core plugs and radiator for coolant seepage possibilities, labored to no avail . over a period of time, it was brought to my attention a small crack in the block and through researching i have this information. my block is cast in brazil by a company named tuby and is identified by a #53 numbered on the block. it has become apparent to me that these are defective due to weak casting that resulted in thinner water jacket walls than other blocks so with coolant cavitation, corrosion, coolant pressure in the block, and torque they are more prone to crack. chrysler will not honor my warranty, it has been more than 5 years but the mileage was at 94,891. cummins powermaster advised me to take it to a local dealer in tampa and i did. they did a coolant pressure check and verified the cracked block. cummins powermaster has offered to replace the block but i would be responsible for labor and other related cost in the neighborhood of $4,500. cummins admitted to me that there are problems arising with these #53 blocks. i also have review other complaints on a question and answer diesel website and noted several complaints to the nhtsa. if the numbers are legitimate there are about 100,000 blocks affected. it would be of interest to know how many of these blocks were replaced by chrysler while under warranty and how many cummins have replaced without charge to the consumer. i think it to be a symbolic gesture from cummins to want to assist me in this matter. i was told that if cummins had the warranty, my block with hole like that, even if it had 200,000 miles would be replaced absolutely free. cummins does have a reputation to maintain since it is their 24 value cummins engine in the dodge ram. chrysler wants to take no responsibility for the problem or even acknowledge the defect in manufacturing of this #53 block. sb | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 121000 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| I have a 1999 dodge 2500 with a 24 valve cummins motor. i started to notice coolant loss and found a crack on the passenger side of the block behind the heat exchanger. i have since found this to be a very common problem with 99 - 01 with a 53 casting . i went to dealer, only to find i was just out of warranty. i wrote to daimler/chrysler and to quote we are starting to see several of these appear and have approached cummins about this problem, but at this point they are dragging their feet on restitution or resolution. i talked to cummins and they said per their original contract they sold engines with no implied warranty to dodge, as they said they wanted to handle all warranty issues. they both agree that their was a defect with that casting and have corrected it on other years. i am looking at a $5000 plus repair bill that is not a wear issue, but a defect. *jb | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 53300 | 1 | 08/18/1999 |
| I and many other owners of 1998 thru 2001 dodge cummins diesel vehicles have or will experience a known defect of the designated 53 block in these vehicles. the 53 block can develop a crack behind the heat exchanger on the passenger side which results in coolant loss and a replacement block. mine cracked at 5 years 2 months and 53k miles. standard warranty for these engines is 5 years 100k. i like many owners have had to pay anywhere from $2000.00 and up to have a known defect repaired as chrysler will not cover the known problem if over the 5year 100k limit. there are many unsuspecting people out there that may not know of this defect and many used vehicles on used vehicle lots that may be sold to people that are unaware of this problem. cummins has given some assistance, chrysler has given none. either way the consumer still pays for the defect of an engine that was touted to last at least 350k miles and in my case only 53k. i paid an additional $4600.00 for the diesel option and then paid an additional $2400.00 to have the defect repaired. like their present balljoint problem nothing will happen with the 53 problem unless the media gets involved. if you could give me any other information on who to notify i would appreciate it as selling a 32k and higher vehicle and turning your back on a known defect does not sit well with many owners. thank you.*ak | |||
| 08/29/2004 | 99300 | 1 | 04/28/1999 |
| (1)dealer oil change, subsequent leak.(2)informed oil plug was 'cracked' and oil pan was 'concave' and required relacement@$800+. informed this was not uncommon.old plug not returned. (3) $20@kragen got me gasket material and ptex#2, leak fixed.*ak | |||