2008–2009 Dodge RAM recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling 65,896 my 2008-2009 light and heavy duty dodge RAM pickup trucks. The windshield wiper module motor assembly may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability.
💥 The risk
When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V084000
- Manufacturer recall #
- J10
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 65,896
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 17, 2009
- Built
- Apr 14, 2008 – Oct 24, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. J10.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 .