NHTSA recall 22V-035: Visibility

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported January 27, 2022 · 4 affected model years

Visibility recall

22V-035
January 27, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Safety risk
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V035000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report dateJanuary 27, 2022
ComponentVisibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ram 550010 recalls total2020 Ram 450010 recalls total2020 Ram 350011 recalls total2020 Ram 250010 recalls total

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