NHTSA recall 09V158000
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Dodge RAM
Reported May 8, 200936,793 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER LLCMaker’s number J12Built Apr 2, 2008 – Jan 20, 2009
The defect
Chrysler IS recalling 36,793 my 2009 dodge RAM light duty pickup trucks equipped with manual temperature control (mtc) only. the software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.
The risk
This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the hvac module free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or before august 3, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.