NHTSA recall 13V-237 (13V237000)
exterior lighting recall reported June 4, 2013 - about 17,411 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V237000
- Also written as
- 13V-237
- Manufacturer number
- N35
- Reported
- June 4, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,411
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-237 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.