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Why car batteries die in the cold, how long they last in Minnesota, the warning signs, and how to get ready for winter. Battery testing in Hutchinson, MN.

The 2026 Ram 1500 maintenance schedule from the owner's manual: oil change interval, tire rotation, spark plugs, coolant and more. Hutchinson, MN service.

Solid vs. flashing check engine light on your Jeep, Ram, or Dodge — what it means and what to do. Service answers from Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN.

Buying a used Ram, Jeep, Dodge, or Chrysler is a smart move, but one homework step gets skipped most: checking for open safety recalls before you sign. No law requires a used-car seller to tell you, so the responsibility falls on the buyer. The good news is checking takes two minutes, costs nothing, and the repair is free at any CDJR dealer. Service Manager Brady Forst walks through how to run the VIN, what an open recall really means, and how Jay Malone CDJR handles recalls on every used vehicle.

Stellantis is recalling 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a power steering fire risk. Here's what to do, plus how Jay Malone CDJR can help. Park outside until repaired.

A step-by-step walkthrough of recall service at Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram owners: scheduling, what happens when you arrive, your options while we work (loaner, free shuttle within city limits, comfortable waitin

How to check if your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram has an open safety recall using NHTSA.gov and Mopar.com VIN lookup tools. Step-by-step guide from the service team at Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN. Recall service is always free under federal law, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.

Stellantis has issued recall NHTSA 26V-059 (03D) covering approximately 456,287 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2026 Cherokee, and 2025-2026 Ram 1500/2500/3500/4500/5500 vehicles equipped with a trailer tow package. Parts are currently backordered approximately two months. If your vehicle is not currently experiencing issues, it is safe to drive. Call Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN to be added to our parts list. Repair is free.

Chrysler has issued recall NHTSA 26V-189 (Stellantis 06D) covering approximately 253,481 model year 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager minivans for side curtain airbags that may not retain sufficient pressure in a side-impact crash. Parts are available and the repair is free under federal law. Schedule recall service at Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN.

Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson, MN doesn't perform EGR deletes, DPF deletes, or tune deletes on 6.7L Cummins pickup trucks. Service Manager Brady walks through what changed in January 2026 with the federal DOJ enforcement shift, why deletes still violate the Clean Air Act, what they do to your factory warranty and resale value, and what we recommend instead when a Ram HD owner brings us a legitimate regen, DEF, or HPCR complaint. Honest read from a former diesel owner-operator.