Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper/washer switch or wiring might be causing sparks that can affect your turn signals, headlights, or windshield wipers.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might not be able to see clearly, which can lead to a crash.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done at the dealership, where they will update your instrument cluster. This will happen starting March 6, 2006, and you can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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