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NHTSARecalled May 7, 2013 · #13V177000

Restricted Coolant Flow/FMVSS 103

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." 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.

Product details

Product
Restricted Coolant Flow/FMVSS 103
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2013 RAM
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice