NHTSA Recall # | 96350 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V237000 |
MFG Compaign # | N35 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
Date of notification | 27/06/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/09/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/02/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/06/13 |
Report created | 05/06/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 17411 |
Defect summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured september 9, 2012, through march 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the central body controller software, free of charge. The recall began june 27, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n35. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |