NHTSA Recall 13V240000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V240000; Date: Jun. 4, 2013
Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 3500
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 1,069
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps. The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. 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 reconfigure the central body controller, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n33.
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: Jul 30, 2013
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