DODGE 1500 2019: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Make : DODGE Model : 1500 Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2018-11-15 - 2018-11-16
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V051000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-07 Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-24 Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: V12
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ""HVAC"" system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Consequence:
      The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103
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.safercar.gov.