Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
1500
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V237000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120909
End Of Manufacture
20131205
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17411
Date Owners Notified
20130627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20130604
Make Campaign Number
N35
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108