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Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V871000·Announced 2021-11-10

Ram 1500 Recalled for Inoperable Windshield Defrosting System

Chrysler is recalling 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles because incompatible HVAC systems may render the windshield defrosting and defogging system inoperable, reducing driver visibility.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product where reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which can result in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable for drivers. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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