TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICE UNDER THE RECALL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED PER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO INQUIRE OF AN ESTIMATED TIME OF AVAILABILITY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
NHTSA ODI #10510416
14,000 miles · May 2, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT A SET START TIME FOR THE RECALL SERVICE TO BEGIN. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED AND WANTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE HE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT A SET START TIME FOR THE RECALL SERVICE TO BEGIN. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED AND WANTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE HE BELIEVED THAT THE RETAINER NUT ON THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO NOT SERVICED PER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10510362
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE REMEDY PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER THIRTY DAYS. THE RECALL SUMMARY INDICATED THAT THE RECALL WOULD BEGIN …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE REMEDY PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER THIRTY DAYS. THE RECALL SUMMARY INDICATED THAT THE RECALL WOULD BEGIN IN MARCH OF 2013. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED NO FAILURE; HOWEVER HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES.
NHTSA ODI #10509133
3,500 miles · Apr 17, 2013
Power Train
SAFETY RECALL N08/NHTSA 13V-038 IDENTIFIES A MANUFACTURING DEFICIENCY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE REAR AXLE PINION NUT COMING LOOSE CAUSING EITHER REAR AXLE SEIZURE OR DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION. IT STATES THAT "EITHER SITUATION COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING." CHRYSLER STATES IN THE NOTICE THAT PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM A…
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SAFETY RECALL N08/NHTSA 13V-038 IDENTIFIES A MANUFACTURING DEFICIENCY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE REAR AXLE PINION NUT COMING LOOSE CAUSING EITHER REAR AXLE SEIZURE OR DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION. IT STATES THAT "EITHER SITUATION COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING." CHRYSLER STATES IN THE NOTICE THAT PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. PHONECALL TO THE CHRYSLER RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER NOT ONLY CONFIRMED THE NONAVAILABILITY OF THE PARTS BUT COULD NOT FURNISH ANY TIMEFRAME AS TO WHEN THEY MIGHT BE AVAILABLE. A CHECK WITH THE LOCAL DEALER INDICATES NO PART AVAILABILITY INFORMATION EITHER.. CHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED A DEFECT THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS OR OTHERS BUT HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO OWNERS OR DEALERS AS TO WHEN IT COULD BE REMEDIED. THIS INDICATES A LACK OF CONCERN BY THE MANUFACTURER TO AFFECT THE TIMELY CORRECTION OF THIS LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. THE ATTITUDE APPEARS TO BE USE THE VEHICLE AT YOUR OWN RISK UNTIL WE CAN GET AROUND TO MAKING A REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT A COMPLICATED SYSTEM HERE BUT ABOUT A NUT THAT APPARENTLY WASN'T INSTALLED PROPERLY IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10508608
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS, WHICH WERE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A REMEDY WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS, WHICH WERE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A REMEDY WAS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE TIME THEREFORE CONTACT WOULD BE UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10508057
28,000 miles · Apr 10, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10505814
4,000 miles · Sep 26, 2012
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE AND A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE AND A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING AND SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO ACT IN THAT MANNER AND ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA ODI #10477183
23 miles · Aug 6, 2012
Power Train
THE FOLLOWING DEALER SOLD ME A NEW VEHICLE WITH UNRESOLVED SAFETY RECALL K36, IN VIOLATION OF 49 USC 30120(I): TUCSON DODGE, 4220 EAST 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711 HOW IS THIS LAW ENFORCED, AND HOW DOES IT HELP ME, THE CONSUMER? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10469271
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2012
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
2011 DODGE RAM 1500 . CONSUMER STATES DEALER REFUSED REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, UPON START UP. ALSO, THE VEHICLE ROLLED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 100 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. …
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2011 DODGE RAM 1500 . CONSUMER STATES DEALER REFUSED REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, UPON START UP. ALSO, THE VEHICLE ROLLED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 100 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING, EVEN THOUGH HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10453080
10,100 miles · Feb 16, 2012
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE 4WD WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE 4WD CONTROL SELECTOR OFF AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MOMENTS THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO ON A SEPARATE OCCAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE 4WD WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE 4WD CONTROL SELECTOR OFF AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MOMENTS THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO ON A SEPARATE OCCASION THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO THE LIMP MODE. IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER FAILURES, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LUNGED FORWARD WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,100.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE A NOISE (GROWL, GRIND) COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE BEARING WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL AN OIL PORT INSERT INTO THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA19001 · Electrical Overstress
Opened Apr 19, 2019 · Closed Sep 19, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles that also used the subject ACU, but were not equipped with cross-car harnessing, had not experienced EOS failures, despite similar time in service. During the course of this investigation, ODI sent two separate Information Request (IR) letters to six vehicle manufactures (including FCA, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota) and one IR letter to ZF-TRW. These IR letters resulted in ODI receiving comprehensive data from these manufacturers and suppliers. Studies of this data found that the DS84 ASIC does not have sufficient protection against negative electrical transients or electrical overstress (“EOS”) that can be generated in certain severe crashes. An electrical transient occurs when the electrical power supplied to a circuit changes momentarily over a short duration of time. In these severe crash cases, the crash sensors and other powered wiring can be damaged and short circuited so as to create a negative electrical transient of sufficient intensity and duration (that are outside the vehicle manufacturer's specification) to damage the ASIC before the restraint device deployment signal is received by the SRS ECU. This damaged signal can lead to incomplete or nondeployment of the air bags and/or pretensioners. Airbag non-deployment and/or lack of pretensioner operation can increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.A total of 8 fatalities and 14 injuries were associated with known EOS events. The common element in all investigated manufacturers vehicles is the SRS ECU containing a DS84 ASIC manufactured by ZF-TRW. The risk associated with the ASIC is equally shared among all OEMS involved in the investigation. The actual real-world risk can be mitigated by other factors which were assessed by ODI during this investigation. The first mitigating factor involves protections built into the ACU design which protect the DS84 ASIC from damage. There are multiple strategies and levels of protection employed by different OEMs that provide effective EOS mitigation. The two most common strategies at the ACU level are circuit protection diodes on the remote senor signal lines, and current limiting resistors that protect critical components. The second mitigating factor is found at the vehicle level and involves the location and routing of the wires leading from the crash sensors to the SRS ECU. If the wires are well protected in a crash and are not routed with other power wires carrying large currents, the risk for an EOS event is significantly reduced or eliminated. These design specific factors combine to produce a spectrum of risk for the vehicles equipped with ACUs using the DS84 ASIC. Given the many of years of field exposure, it is possible to divide the subject population into two groups; vehicles which have experienced EOS events, and vehicles which have not experienced EOS field events. Four of the six OEMs involved in this investigation have experienced EOS field events on at least one of their models equipped with a DS84 ASIC. All vehicle models (including the Toyota models identified in the Failure Report Summary of the opening resume for this investigation) with field events have been recalled. In an abundance of caution, ODI kept this investigation open five years to monitor field performance and did not identify any field events on vehicles not included in existing safety recalls. Given the spectrum of risk identified in this investigation and that all vehicles with a demonstrated unreasonable risk have been recalled, ODI is closing this investigation. ODI is closing this investigation with the following manufacturer safety recalls: 16V-668, 18E-043, 18V-137, 18V-363, and 20V-024. With the recall actions taken by the subject vehicle and equipment manufacturers, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exists on other model or model year vehicles outside of the recall scopes. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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