Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—117K Chrysler vehicles recalled over malfunctioning radio software, (Jun 17, 2022)
Organizations Mentioned:FCA US, LLC
By Kendall Heebink
Dealers will reprogram the radio software, which may affect the rearview image display, free of charge.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 117,759 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs because the radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, Rear Visibility. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver’s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 22V407, Report receipt date: June 9, 2022).
Remedy. Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022.
Contact information. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47. Owners also may 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.
Companies: FCA US, LLC
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