Ram in the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core.
The short version
Chrysler Group LLC reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-177.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Ram 1500 |
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