Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V237000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V237000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured september 9, 2012, through march 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps Includes 17,411 affected units, No Warning of Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured september 9, 2012, through march 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V237000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2013-06-04T00:00:00

Subject: No warning of turn signal malfunction/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 17,411

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N35

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V237000

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Created At: 1742808662

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