Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 13V-486 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-486 covers 8,370 Ram vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V486000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.