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HighNHTSA·13V240000·Announced 2013-06-04

Chrysler Recalls 2013 Ram Trucks for Headlight Shutter Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because headlamp shutters may malfunction in high-beam mode, potentially blinding oncoming traffic.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that may increase the risk of a crash by blinding oncoming traffic, which fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured between January 7, 2013, and February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with optional premium headlamps. The recall addresses a defect where the headlamp shutters may function improperly when the vehicle is in high-beam mode, causing the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108.

The improper function of the headlight shutters during high-beam use may reduce the driver's visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the Central Body Controller free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N33. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 3500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,069

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 3500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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