Chrysler is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V871000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 22 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V871000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 10, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V871000 |
| Units affected: | 22 |
- Description:
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Consequeces:
- An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.