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January 24, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V051000
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V051
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 15
Summary
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.”
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 towww.safercar.gov.