2015 Ram 1500 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Failure Complaint (#b0c032)

2015 Ram 1500

  • Date of Incident: Mar-17, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-17, 2024
  • Failed components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

The contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the crank shaft position sensor was previously reprogrammed under an unknown recall; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the manufacturer had not provided authorization to replace the crank shaft position sensor under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern1C6RR7NM*FS******
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
ManufacturerFCA US LLC
MakeRAM
Model1500
Model Year2015
TrimLaramie
Body Cab TypeCrew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Body ClassPickup
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
Engine Displacement (CC)3000
Engine Displacement (CI)183.071
Other Engine InfoSales Code: EXF
Primary Fuel TypeDiesel
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air BagAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoActive Seat Belt
Plant Company NameWarren Truck Assembly
Plant CityWARREN
Plant StateMICHIGAN
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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