2013 Ram 1500 recall: engine and engine cooling
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on May 7, 2013. It covers about 498 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 498
- reported
- May 7, 2013
- owners notified
- Jun 25, 2013
- related complaints
- 130
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Risk
- Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.
Recall number 13V177000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 130 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 13V177000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Ram 1500 engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 13V177000, reported on May 7, 2013, covers about 498 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V177000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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