NHTSA recall 09V-158 (09V158000)

equipment recall reported May 8, 2009 - about 36,793 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V158000
Also written as: 09V-158
Manufacturer number: J12
Reported: May 8, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~36,793
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 36,793 MY 2009 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (MTC) ONLY. THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-158 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Ram - 2009

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