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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V486📅 Oct 28, 2013

2014 Ram 1500 & 2014 Ram 2500 + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013, through August 22, 2013. Randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.

💥 The risk

Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N59.

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
13V486000
Manufacturer recall #
N59
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
8,370
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Owner phone
1-800-247-9753
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 25, 2013
Built
Jul 1, 2013 – Aug 22, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V486 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V486?

2014 Ram 1500 & 2014 Ram 2500 + 1 more. 8,370 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ram dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-247-9753.