2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine cooling Problems

“When the vehicle's engine is running, if the frequency operated button ignition key (fobik) is moved in any slight movement, the engine will immediately shut off. It appears the fix is to replace the wireless ignition node (win) module, similar to other safety recalls issued for other Dodge/chrysler models. The vehicle will shut off every day now and has even shut off while driving on the interstate. We had to try to safely pull to the side of the interstate and restart the vehicle.”

“First incident, while driving, electronic throttle control light warning light went on and the engine died. Could not restart until vehicle was stopped, put in park and the key was cycled from on to off and back. Dealer diagnosed the failure on 11/28/10 based on the presence of diagnostic code p2121, accelerator pedal position sensor performance. . Part was ordered (it was on backorder), repair was scheduled for 12/12/11 and vehicle was returned to me. On 12/5/11 the failure repeated itself, on 12/12/11 the part was replaced. …”

“The contact owns a 2011 RAM 2500. The contact stated that the bolts that attached the exhaust manifold to the vehicle had fractured. As a result, the exhaust manifold detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts needed to be replaced, and the exhaust manifold may need to be replaced as well. This would not be determined until the replacement of the bolts was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 6/18/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was finally repaired. Updated 06/25/15”

“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the exhaust tail pipe had excessive rust and was separated from the muffler. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was excessive rust and the tail pipe needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle's spray on bed liner contained bubbles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.”