GMC 1500 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| Make : GMC | Model : 1500 | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-06-25 - 2012-12-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V177000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-06-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-05-07 | Date Added to Database: 2013-05-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: N25 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 498 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103 | |
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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. |
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