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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V237000

2013 Ram 3500 | 2013 Ram 2500 | 2013 Ram 1500 — Exterior lighting: turn signal

Published June 5, 2013 · Recall initiated: June 4, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V237000, published June 5, 2013 and initiated June 4, 2013. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2013 Ram 3500 | 2013 Ram 2500 | 2013 Ram 1500 — Exterior lighting: turn signal.

What's the hazard

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.

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Recall details

Brand
RAM
Model
3500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2013 RAM 3500 | 2013 RAM 2500 | 2013 RAM 1500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Ram 3500 | 2013 Ram 2500 | 2013 Ram 1500 — Exterior lighting: turn signal recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V237000 on June 5, 2013. Reported hazard: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)