Factory recalls
Discussion
Advice wanted please.
I've had a little break between selling my F150 and recently buying an SRT10. When I car faxed the vehicle a possible air bag fault with a manufacturers recall issued as of last month. I've had a little google around and not found much out.
What's the situation with getting the work done in the UK? The dealer I was buying from insisted I could 'drop it into any Dodge dealer,' and they'd sort it without fuss.
I didn't think that would be case and said I'd like to see him try and book it in at the local dealer. I paid what I'd consider sensible money for it so wasn't too bothered at the time.
I've just had a thought that it might not pass its next MOT with outstanding 'safety' work.
If anyone has managed to get any warranty or recall work done in the UK I'd be interested to hear how it went.
Cheers
Dave
I've had a little break between selling my F150 and recently buying an SRT10. When I car faxed the vehicle a possible air bag fault with a manufacturers recall issued as of last month. I've had a little google around and not found much out.
What's the situation with getting the work done in the UK? The dealer I was buying from insisted I could 'drop it into any Dodge dealer,' and they'd sort it without fuss.
I didn't think that would be case and said I'd like to see him try and book it in at the local dealer. I paid what I'd consider sensible money for it so wasn't too bothered at the time.
I've just had a thought that it might not pass its next MOT with outstanding 'safety' work.
If anyone has managed to get any warranty or recall work done in the UK I'd be interested to hear how it went.
Cheers
Dave
HD Adam said:
I had the fuel tanks straps done under the factory recall in the UK FOC at my local Ford dealer.
That's encouraging.It's not an emergency to get this recall work done, I've got a list of things to do to get the truck sorted, new boots being the first stop next weekend.
I'll try one of the more friendly dealers mentioned above and see how I get on.
Matt Harper said:
Metrosexual said:
It's not an emergency to get this recall work done,
If your truck is fitted with a Takata steering wheel airbag, I'd disagree with that statement.I'm a glass half full, think positive sort of guy!
Matt Harper said:
I certainly respect your view - but remember, the fault would only become an issue if the airbag was energized by an accident - i.e. as long as it's not activated, it's not a problem.
The recall is due to certain types of airbag that cause fragmentation of hard plastic and metal shards when activated, some of which may be propelled with shotgun-like energy, right at the drivers upper body/head.
I too am glass-half-full, generally, but if I had a device with the same destructive force as a 12 gauge cartridge embedded in my steering wheel that might blast me in the face if I had an accident, I'd want to get it replaced - just in case.
It's on the list Matt, to be fair I only bought it at the weekend and the first stop for me is some decent tyres.The recall is due to certain types of airbag that cause fragmentation of hard plastic and metal shards when activated, some of which may be propelled with shotgun-like energy, right at the drivers upper body/head.
I too am glass-half-full, generally, but if I had a device with the same destructive force as a 12 gauge cartridge embedded in my steering wheel that might blast me in the face if I had an accident, I'd want to get it replaced - just in case.
I appreciate the truck hasn't done many miles in the last few years in its previous ownership but why anyone with a vehicle like this would bomb about with barely legal, cheapo Chen Shing Roadrunners with obvious cracking to the side walls is beyond me.
I'm planning on catching up on some 'paperwork' at home tomorrow, that's code for sorting a few truck bits out and calling a dealer regarding this. Will update if I get success.
I'm liking the friendly and knowledgeable forum so far chaps!
Apologies for the lack of update on the recall warranty work. I've been pre occupied refurbing the wheels and sorting some cosmetic odds and ends out. I must say a decent set of tyres has made a huge difference to the driving experience.
I'm dropping the truck into a specialist tomorrow for a mechanical once over and exhaust, I will gather the strength to ring the Chrysler place in Aylesford soon and bring the recall up...
Will let you know how I get on....
I'm dropping the truck into a specialist tomorrow for a mechanical once over and exhaust, I will gather the strength to ring the Chrysler place in Aylesford soon and bring the recall up...
Will let you know how I get on....
Well it's taken 2 months to get round to ringing my local Chrysler dealer....thought I'd update anyone who's interested in this recall.
I'm sorting out a spare key transponder programming and thought I'd test the water with that (no problem) before mugging them with the airbag recall.
They looked it up, confirmed the recall and said no problem and will do next week with the key. Unfortunately they later called back and said the parts to fix the problem are not yet available to fix the issue.
My feeling was they were happy to do it once the parts are available and are not bothered about where the vehicle was originally from so all good. I'd give it a couple of months and ring your local dealer.
Cheers
Dave
I'm sorting out a spare key transponder programming and thought I'd test the water with that (no problem) before mugging them with the airbag recall.
They looked it up, confirmed the recall and said no problem and will do next week with the key. Unfortunately they later called back and said the parts to fix the problem are not yet available to fix the issue.
My feeling was they were happy to do it once the parts are available and are not bothered about where the vehicle was originally from so all good. I'd give it a couple of months and ring your local dealer.
Cheers
Dave
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