RECALL: Ram 1500 Models Recalled For Wiper Issues:

[redriderbob]

Ram 1500, 1500 Classic, & Compass Models Recalled For Wiper Issues:
Estimated 553,950 Vehicles Affected Worldwide...

Ram 1500, 1500 Classic, & Compass Models Recalled For Wiper Issues:

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is voluntarily recalling an estimated 553,950 vehicles worldwide to tighten a windshield-wiper fastener. The vehicles include certain 2019 and 2020 Jeep Compass SUVs, and certain 2019 and 2020 Ram 1500 Classic, and Ram 1500 pickups, produced before March 3rd of...

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[Willwork4truck]

Thanks

 

[sinn]

Anybody know the torque specs for the wiper arm?

 

[Jeffjad]

Anybody know the torque specs for the wiper arm?

I was wandering the same thing, I don't really want to leave my truck at the dealership for a day to get my wipers tightened

 

[sinn]

Windshield wiper arm nut torque value

Does anyone know if there is a torque value for the wiper arm nut on a 2019 RAM? I know the recall states to "turn the nut an additional 1/4 (90 degree) turn, but if it's already within specs, I feel it may put too much strain on the bolt / threads. I'm sure there must be a specification...

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Captain Obvious says 18 ft lbs.....

 

[Jeffjad]

Windshield wiper arm nut torque value

Does anyone know if there is a torque value for the wiper arm nut on a 2019 RAM? I know the recall states to "turn the nut an additional 1/4 (90 degree) turn, but if it's already within specs, I feel it may put too much strain on the bolt / threads. I'm sure there must be a specification...

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Captain Obvious says 18 ft lbs.....

Thanks!

 

[Scram1500]

One paragraph of the recall states the teeth on the post were not formed correctly and it could strip. The next paragraph then states the correction is tighten the nut on the wiper arm. Shouldn't the repair be a new post?

 

[mikkel]

One paragraph of the recall states the teeth on the post were not formed correctly and it could strip. The next paragraph then states the correction is tighten the nut on the wiper arm. Shouldn't the repair be a new post?

I think the wiper arm itself has the issue, per the recall notice ... "built with an improperly formed wiper arm head joint that did not fully form the splines of the head joint on the wiper arm" ...

Apparently, Chrysler thinks that by tightening the nut another 1/4 turn it will finish forming the splines in the wiper arm joint. Personally, I would rather have updated replacement wiper arms installed. How much past 18 ft.-lbs. of torque is being applied when tightening another 1/4 turn?

 

[Scram1500]

The wiper arm is probably aluminum and the post steel so tightening should work. I've had a wiper strip before and cranking down on the nut fixed the problem

 

[sinn]

Mine was already torqued to 18ft lbs so I'm not messing with it unless it starts slipping...
I don't need some retard kneeling on my hood w/a pair of vice grips....