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Recall 09V-158

CHRYSLER LLC recalled the 2009 Dodge Ram: Equipment (appliance, air conditioner).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-158
Reported
May 8, 2009
Vehicles affected
36,793 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Chrysler is recalling 36,793 my 2009 dodge ram light duty pickup trucks equipped with manual temperature control (mtc) only. The software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.

The risk

This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before august 3, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Chrysler recall no. J12. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles