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Ram recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V177000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler Group LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 7, 2013
Owners notified
Jun 25, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
498
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jun 25, 2012 to Dec 12, 2012
Part
Engine and engine cooling
Maker's own recall number
N25
Safety standard
FMVSS 103

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

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