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Campaign 06V494000

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ID: #06V494000 MFR: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic temperature control system might not work correctly, especially when trying to defog or defrost your windshield.
Risk if Unfixed
This could make it harder to see the road when driving in certain conditions, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your local dealership will update the software in your vehicle's heating and air system for free, starting on January 2, 2007.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #06V494000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.