2022 Ram 1500 — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
Published November 12, 2021 · Recall initiated: November 10, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V871000, published November 12, 2021 and initiated November 10, 2021. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2022 Ram 1500 — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element.
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.
What to do
FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 1500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2022 RAM 1500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Ram 1500 — Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V871000 on November 12, 2021. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 1500.