Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V240000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V240000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured january 7, 2013, through february 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps Includes 1,069 affected units, High Beam Headlamp Shutter/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured january 7, 2013, through february 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V240000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

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

Subject: High beam headlamp shutter/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 1,069

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N33

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V240000

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