RAM 1500 2019: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V208000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-27 2020-04-09 2020-04-09

Production Dates: 2018-11-15 - 2018-11-16

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: W25

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 425599

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Consequence

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

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.