Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
Your RAM 1500's engine and engine cooling system may have a faulty valve that prevents coolant from flowing to the heater core.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, a buildup of moisture or ice on the windshield could make it hard for you to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the faulty valve and update the system's calibration free of charge. A notification has already been sent, but you can also contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.
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