| NHTSA Recall # | 82369 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V158000 |
| MFG Compaign # | J12 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Date of notification | 03/08/09 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 02/04/08 |
| End date of manufacturing | 20/01/09 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 08/05/09 |
| Report created | 08/05/09 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 36793 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning. |
| Corrective action | 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 1-800-835-1403. |
| Recall notes | Chrysler recall no. J12. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |