http://www.autonews.com/article/20170927/OEM11/170929805/fca-to-engage-in-settlement-talks-over-diesel-emissions?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Big news, it does mention the government will stay out of this one.
It's probably easier to buy a truck with them already painted. You can have the chrome removed and painted by a body shop... but, I got a quote of $1200 on my last truck for front and back bumpers.
I wouldn't say that assessment is correct. If you search "throttle control" on the forums here you'll find hundreds of threads with users that have had the same issue. It's not one common fix it seems.. some have to have injectors, etc.
Have you tried another dealer? If so, regardless the...
Welcome. Overall on my 8 mile commute (one way) I've never had a problem with regens running. But, I often hop on the interstate for a 1 hour + trip just about every weekend... so I give the truck a chance.
I know we've had threads here asking about the EcoDiesel fires, but this is only for the 6.7:
Source: http://www.autonews.com/article/20170919/OEM11/170919689/fiat-chrysler-recalls-494000-pickups-for-fire-risk?utm_source=ecodieselram&utm_medium=twitter