NHTSA Complaint #11471505 — 2019 RAM 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11471505
Vehicle 2019 RAM 1500
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

Hello.. I purchased a 2019 Ram 1500 limited with the 5.7 etorque VIN#    [XXX] with approximately 32000 miles on it in December of 2021 from Barton Cadillac in Newburgh N.Y.. I've put about 2000 miles more on it. About 2 weeks ago upon startup my low voltage light lit up. As the engine ran for a few seconds, the voltage continued to drop even more into the very low 11's with the red warning light illuminated....After about a minute and a half, abruptly, the voltage soared up to normal range ..14 - 14.2 volts..This happened multiple times..Finally I brought it in to Hudson Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Newburgh NY...I was told I probably needed a new battery..So they replaced my battery but the problem was still there...So I went back and they searched for codes with their scan tool and found many pertaining to the etorque battery and components behind the rear seat...They told me water had leaked in through cracks on the plastic frame of the rear window onto the etorque battery pack and other electronic components and ruined them..They said It wasn't covered under the etorque 8 year or 80000 mile warranty because there was flooding in that area of the truck...Flooding..That truck had a cracked rear window trim which is a well known manufacturers defect..Many Ram owners have had the same issue..I have read on some forums that some dealerships did in fact cover costs for this issue even though it was not covered by the warranty...As I'm sure you know, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has had a bulletin on this..Case # [XXX] REV A released on 1/30/21..Technically my warranty ran out on November of 2021.. .So I purchased a battery which was not the problem..It cost me $350 with troubleshooting fee..Now they're saying I have to pay for a new etorque battery pack, a replacement window which is a widely known manufacturers defect and I'd also have to pay for the labor costs..So a defective window leaked water on the etorque battery they are claimi INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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