PNWEasternWaEco
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- May 9, 2019
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- Truck Year
- 2016
150k, 2016 ED 3.92 gear ratio. GDE Tune.
On 9/30/2020 I was pulling a light 1,000 lbs load down the highway at 65 mph. I looked out my side mirror and observed a giant cloud of smoke. I pulled over and witnessed gear oil covering left rear wheel and trailer. The smoke was from the gear oil hitting the brakes and almost igniting. Close call. Had it towed to mechanic. The axle shaft bearing was completely destroyed. Shaft needed replaced as well.
R59 recall only covers manufacture dates from 06/2015-09/2015, mine was manufactured 10/2015. Anyone else have similar issues? Worth contacting FCA to attempt reimbursement? I already submitted a complaint to NHTSA.
On 9/30/2020 I was pulling a light 1,000 lbs load down the highway at 65 mph. I looked out my side mirror and observed a giant cloud of smoke. I pulled over and witnessed gear oil covering left rear wheel and trailer. The smoke was from the gear oil hitting the brakes and almost igniting. Close call. Had it towed to mechanic. The axle shaft bearing was completely destroyed. Shaft needed replaced as well.
R59 recall only covers manufacture dates from 06/2015-09/2015, mine was manufactured 10/2015. Anyone else have similar issues? Worth contacting FCA to attempt reimbursement? I already submitted a complaint to NHTSA.
