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Problems with 2017 RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2017 RAM 2500 starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 24 596 miles.

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2017 RAM 2500

For the past month, i have had intermittent displays of "service electronic braking system" and "service antilock brake system". when this occurs, the cruise control becomes nonoperational. a check of the internet shows that these problems are widely experienced by dodge ram owners. the display comes on whether sitting or driving.

Evic engine hour counter reset around 37,xxx miles engine hours read 323 idle 18 hours drive happened after sitting over night start the next am dash flickered on and off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. the contact took the vehicle to milton ruben chrysler dodge jeep ram (3508 washington rd, augusta, ga 30907, (888) 885-0415) to have the occupational restriction control module repaired after receiving a letter from the manufacturer. the dealer performed a reprogram update, which caused the seat belt alert not to function when they were unbuckled. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the update was performed again. the dealer informed the contact that the seat belt alert would not operate because the vehicle never had a seat belt alert feature. the contact stated that the failure persisted and he was wondering if other safety components would malfunction. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed what the dealer stated. the failure mileage was 20,954. *tt consumer stated both attempts to repair the selt belt problem failed. dashboard icon or cab chime (alarm) does not give a warning sign. consumer contacted the manufacturer.*jb

Wire pinched between spare tire and body was shorted out and caught the spare tire on fire. truck had been parked for over 7 hours. was told all wires leading to the back are on fuses and should have broken the circuit before a fire began. *cw *tt consumer stated that the owner reported a fire at rear of vehicle in spare tire area and took the vehicle to a body shop. body shop states a wire was pinched by the spare tire and caused the fire. updated 9/20/18*jb

Takata recall. the radio in my ram 2500 is not working with my cell phone. the radio freezes until the truck is turned off and restarted. this needs to be addressed

While driving down hill with load, engine died with no warning lost brakes and steering.

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