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Active Radiator Grille Shutter Actuator for Ram 1500 1500 Classic 2013-2021

SKU: 1005012729846722-RZ-YB-ML427
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€78,52
-38% €125,64 €78,52

The Active Radiator Grille Shutter Actuator Motor Assembly (OE ML.427) directly replaces the worn OEM mechanism responsible for managing your Ram’s front grille flaps. When this actuator fails, flaps stuck open increase aerodynamic drag and reduce highway fuel economy, while stripped gears often trigger ABS or chassis warning lights. This direct-replacement unit restores automatic flap cycling, allowing the engine control module to balance radiator cooling with intake ram-air pressure. Designed for straightforward removal using basic hand tools, it resolves thermal management faults and returns your truck’s ventilation system to factory calibration.

Benefits & Practical Tips

  • Verify Trim-Level Details: Wheelbase and grill configurations differ between standard and classic trims; cross-reference your VIN before installation.
  • Clean Housing Channels: Clear dried mud and debris from the shutter slide tracks to prevent binding and ensure smooth motor operation.
  • Function Test First: Plug in the connector and cycle the ignition before securing retaining clips to confirm proper flap travel direction.

Product Specifications

  • OE Reference: ML.427
  • Compatible Models: Ram 1500 (2013–2018), Ram 1500 Classic (2019–2021)
  • Construction: Automotive-grade polymer housing with reinforced steel drive gear
  • Installation: Direct bolt-in replacement

Package includes:

  • 1 × Active Radiator Grille Shutter Actuator Motor Assembly

Reminders & Compatibility Notes

Please double-check the provided fitment details against your exact model year, engine size, and trim level. If you encounter variations in your factory setup, contact our support team prior to purchase to avoid unnecessary returns. Manufacturers periodically release updated internal revisions, so the newest and previous engineering variants of this actuator may be dispatched interchangeably; both maintain identical operational standards.

Language Support: English

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