Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V035000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-01-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V035000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
171,789
Reported to NHTSA
2022-01-27
Owners notified
2022-02-15

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 25002020 2019
Ram 35002020 2019
Ram 45002020 2019
Ram 55002020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.