CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen display and base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 103 for windshield defrosting and defogging.
Without a working defrost or defog function, the windshield can fog or frost over, which may reduce your visibility while driving and increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, FCA US LLC (Chrysler), will notify affected owners, and the repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. Owners can contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall V12. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 2019 |
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