2019 Ram 1500 recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on January 24, 2019. It covers about 15 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15
- reported
- Jan 24, 2019
- owners notified
- Mar 7, 2019
- related complaints
- 79
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V051000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 79 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 19V051000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Ram 1500 defroster/defogger/hvac system?
Yes. Recall 19V051000, reported on January 24, 2019, covers about 15 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V051000?
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.
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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