Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E009000 | CHRYSLER LLC | E (Equipment) | 1364 | 08/28/2009 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2009 | 03/13/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 1,364 windshield wiper modules, p/n 55077098aj, sold during the 2008 and 2009 calendar year for use as aftermarket replacement equipment on my 2002-2009 dodge ram pickup trucks. these wiper module assemblies may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiper capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. the safety recall began on august 28, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler's recall no. j11.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/08/2007 | 50000 | 1 | 01/27/2005 |
| 2005 dodge ram 1500, defrost door in heater/hvac housing broken, not allowing for 'full' defrost of the windshield. difficult in colder climate (michigan) to keep windshield clear. repair tops $700 with only $50 in parts. chrylser will not assist with the repair however they have a tsb dating back to 2003 identifying the problem. *tr | |||