Ram 1500 diesel recall in Australia: 423 trucks need PCM reflash
A. Krivonosov
Ram Trucks Australia recalls 423 Ram 1500 diesels over a PCM software fault causing crank sensor dropout, loss of drive and no restart; free dealer reflash.
Ram Trucks Australia has recalled 423 diesel-powered Ram 1500 pickups built between 2017 and 2019. A notice filed with Australia’s Department of Infrastructure attributes the action to a software fault in the powertrain control module (PCM).
The error can cause the crankshaft position sensor signal to momentarily drop out, which may result in a sudden loss of drive while moving and prevent the engine from restarting. The agency warns the defect increases crash risk and demands immediate attention. It’s the kind of intermittent glitch that can turn a routine drive into an unscheduled stop, showing how a split-second sensor dropout can halt a modern diesel.
Affected owners will be contacted and invited to visit dealers for a free inspection and PCM reprogramming. The manufacturer notes the repair is provided at no cost. A software reflash points to calibration rather than hardware, suggesting a straightforward fix once dealers load the updated code.
