Tire valve stems.

Discussion in 'Challenger Mechanical Problems Forum | TSB's' started by Challengeme, Oct 4, 2015.

  1. Challengeme

    Challengeme New Member

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    Yesterday, I took my 2015 SP to a Dodge Dealership to have the recall on the uconnect taken care of. The parts manager then scheduled me to come back in a week to replace the rubber valve tire stems with metal ones. Stated it was not a recall but an upgrade at no cost from Dodge, and includes the TPMS sensor. Anyone else have this done yet?
     
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    10DYRT Full Access Member

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    First one I've heard about. Possibly a Scat Pac item that was missed in the factory and enough people noticed it to get Dodge to do something about it.
     
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    Thank you sounds about right I was curious since I couldn't find anything on it

    Thanks again
    Challengeme
     
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    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    Interesting that they would go to metal valve stem caps. My 2009 SRT has gray plastic caps to prevent corrosion due to electrolysis and a malfunction of the TPMS.

    The new metal valve caps must have insulating plastic linings.
     
  5. Challengeme

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    Well just scheduled the SP for the valve stem upgrade. The dealer will be replacing the entire rubber stem and TPMS with a metal one. I was hoping it was just the cap as some were suggesting. They stated they have to break down all 4 wheels and replace the entire stem with a metal on...

    Check your local dealers to get yours done no cost to you...