NHTSA Recall 13V237000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V237000; Date: Jun. 4, 2013
Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 RAM 1500; 2013 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 3500
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 17,411
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the central body controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n35.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 2013
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