Date: 07.05.2013
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group Llc
Description:
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."
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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.
Date: 03.04.2013
Component: Parking Brake
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group Llc
Description:
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 dodge ram 1500 vehicles manufactured december 17, 2012, through january 22, 2013. the parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequencs:
If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. the recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n22.
