GMC 1500 2019: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Make : GMC | 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 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash. |
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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. |
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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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