NHTSA recall 19V-051 (19V051000)
visibility recall reported January 24, 2019 - about 15 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V051000
- Also written as
- 19V-051
- Manufacturer number
- V12
- Reported
- January 24, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~15
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Why it is dangerous
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-051 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.