Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 20V-208 · Jeep and Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 20V-208 covers 425,599 Jeep and Ram vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
The risk
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,132 vehicles were listed as unreachable.