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Description:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12′ touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning (‘HVAC’) system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, ‘Windshield defrosting and defogging systems.’
Consequences:
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Actions:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is V12.
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