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Recall 19V-051

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2019 Ram 1500: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-051
Reported
January 24, 2019
Vehicles affected
15 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The risk

The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles