Update: thanks to the efforts of my local dealer, FCA has agreed to pay half for the replacement of the engine. $12,000 hit to me. The dealer had to press FCA corporate and his dealer rep to get the deal. The fact that the truck was dealer serviced and up to date on all manufacturers suggested...
Unfortunately I joined the list of victims of the Eco-diesel engine today. 2018 Ram 1500, 145,000 km (90,000 miles), dealer serviced with no warnings signs prior to catastrophic failure of the engine.
$28,000 estimate for a engine replacement.
Contacted FCA customer care and they are very sorry...