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NHTSA recall 19V051000

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system

RAM 1500

Reported Jan 24, 201915 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number V12Built Nov 15, 2018 – Nov 16, 2018

The defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

The risk

The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

The remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.

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Vehicles in this recall

RAM 1500
2019

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.