2018 RAM vent

[DarkBlack]

Unfortunately there is not. We also have the extended warranty on it so I was hate to go non-oem on anything until that is up but, would if it would fix it.

DarkBlack, it is NOT because I got a recall notice, that I could careless about, IF they could fix it i have no complaint.
The ABS does not work, the stability control does not work, cruise control does not work - there is the problem. We often tow heavy with the truck, sometime in the winter, sometime on ice, etc. Sure would be nice to have those system working correctly (well not using cruise to tow). And yes, RAM's solution is they will allow me to rent a compact car. So DarkBlack, how do I tow, lets just say 12,000 pounds with a Kia subcompact they want me to use keeping liablity in mind???

So your situation is you need to tow 12,000 lb on ice in Virginia with this truck. How often does that combination happen?
It’s an 8 year old vehicle and your ABS failed. Issues like that, happens to a lot of vehicles that age.

“However, for the past year, it has been considered unsafe to drive due to a faulty hydraulic brake control module. This issue is currently under recall, and despite having only 14,000 miles on it, it has become a useless driveway ornament.”

Your first post certainly seemed to suggest your low mileage 14k truck was ok other than you being alarmed by a recall notice. You know, the “has been considered unsafe “ part.
That lead me to believe you were overreacting, by implying it’s a totally disabled “ yard ornament “ , as you put it. Only later did you amendment your story to say, your ABS doesn’t work.
I don’t know…you can join a lawsuit about it. You can buy a used replacement solenoid. I see other owners doing that online.
You can trade it in. You can sell it and buy a different vehicle with different issues…. . Or you could do what I would probably do…. Drive it, until they honor the recall. Believe it or not, people used to be able to drive cars and trucks without ABS and traction control. In fact a lot of people hate ABS on their vehicles. Or rent a little hatchback car that you mentioned

 

[kenmac]

You obviously totally missed my point

sure I did

 

[Code54]

So your situation is you need to tow 12,000 lb on ice in Virginia with this truck. How often does that combination happen?
It’s an 8 year old vehicle and your ABS failed. Issues like that, happens to a lot of vehicles that age.

“However, for the past year, it has been considered unsafe to drive due to a faulty hydraulic brake control module. This issue is currently under recall, and despite having only 14,000 miles on it, it has become a useless driveway ornament.”

Your first post certainly seemed to suggest your low mileage 14k truck was ok other than you being alarmed by a recall notice. You know, the “has been considered unsafe “ part.
That lead me to believe you were overreacting, by implying it’s a totally disabled “ yard ornament “ , as you put it. Only later did you amendment your story to say, your ABS doesn’t work.
I don’t know…you can join a lawsuit about it. You can buy a used replacement solenoid. I see other owners doing that online.
You can trade it in. You can sell it and buy a different vehicle with different issues…. . Or you could do what I would probably do…. Drive it, until they honor the recall. Believe it or not, people used to be able to drive cars and trucks without ABS and traction control. In fact a lot of people hate ABS on their vehicles. Or rent a little hatchback car that you mentioned

Yep, now and then I unfortunately do tow in the winter, and ABS with stability control is a very useful tool in those cases. Actually anytime emergency braking is involved it is rather handy with or without a trailer on. Maybe that is why it is a DOT requirement on new vehicles ????

I also did not decide it was unsafe, RAM made that decision but what do they know, they only built it…. They even said I should park it at the dealer until the repair is completed.

As for a lawsuit, there was a class action where RAM admitted no fault but recalled the vehicles and agree to provide rental cars while the vehicle was at the dealer for repairs. I had no part in this lawsuit and I am not looking for a payout, just a simple repair as required by the recall and for that matter, the extended warranty that we paid extra for.

Again, trading in is a poor decision due to the diminished value due to the lack of a fully functioning braking system. Why should I lose value on a mint condition truck due to RAMs inability to repair their issue?

Oh, just for future reference, West Virginia is actually a state and not part of Virginia.

 

[4570Man]

Yep, now and then I unfortunately do tow in the winter, and ABS with stability control is a very useful tool in those cases. Actually anytime emergency braking is involved it is rather handy with or without a trailer on. Maybe that is why it is a DOT requirement on new vehicles ????

I also did not decide it was unsafe, RAM made that decision but what do they know, they only built it…. They even said I should park it at the dealer until the repair is completed.

As for a lawsuit, there was a class action where RAM admitted no fault but recalled the vehicles and agree to provide rental cars while the vehicle was at the dealer for repairs. I had no part in this lawsuit and I am not looking for a payout, just a simple repair as required by the recall and for that matter, the extended warranty that we paid extra for.

Again, trading in is a poor decision due to the diminished value due to the lack of a fully functioning braking system. Why should I lose value on a mint condition truck due to RAMs inability to repair their issue?

Oh, just for future reference, West Virginia is actually a state and not part of Virginia.

Ram fixed my truck in 4 hours. What’s the reason that they can’t fix yours?

 

[JRH02]

I have no words for this problem you are experiencing. Since you can't control the situation, maybe a shift in perspective might make you a happier person in the mean time.