NHTSA recall 13V-486 (13V486000)
electrical system recall reported October 17, 2013 - about 8,370 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V486000
- Also written as
- 13V-486
- Manufacturer number
- N59
- Reported
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,370
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.
Why it is dangerous
Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-486 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.