NHTSA Campaign 09E009000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Issued by CHRYSLER LLC · Reported Mar 13, 2009 · 1,364 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MY 2002-2009 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER CAPABILITY.
Consequence
WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | WINDSHEILD WIPER MODULE | 1,364 | |
| DODGE | RAM | 2002 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2003 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2004 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2005 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2006 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2007 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2008 | 1,364 |
| DODGE | RAM | 2009 | 1,364 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09E009000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.