NHTSA Complaint #11506096 — 2018 RAM 1500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506096
Vehicle	2018 RAM 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 26, 2022
Date Filed	February 7, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The active grill shutters and related wiring components are defective. The check engine light came on around 52000 and issued a code for U11E9- “replace active grill shutter.” I replaced it with a brand new part and the CEL remains on. Further investigation into similar instances in online forums suggest problems with the design of the wiring harness and pigtail that connects to the PCM. Many other consumers have reported this problem and were unable to resolve using the associated code, requiring further, expensive electrical repairs.

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