RAM 1500 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V177000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-25 2013-05-07 2013-05-07

Production Dates: 2012-06-25 - 2012-12-12

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N25

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 498

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103

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."

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.

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.

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.