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Recall 21V-871

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2022 Ram 1500: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, electrical heating element).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-871
Reported
November 10, 2021
Vehicles affected
22 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

The risk

An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-[removed]. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88.

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