NHTSA recall 13V-240 (13V240000)
exterior lighting recall reported June 4, 2013 - about 1,069 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V240000
- Also written as
- 13V-240
- Manufacturer number
- N33
- Reported
- June 4, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,069
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps. The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. 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
Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the Central Body Controller, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N33.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-240 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.