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NHTSA Recall 13V237000: Turn signal (exterior lighting)

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,411 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the RAM 1500.

17,411
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2013
owners notified (June 27)
NHTSA campaign13V237000
Manufacturer campaignN35
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL
Report receivedJune 4, 2013
Owner notificationJune 27, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety risk

Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V237000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 15002013
RAM 25002013
RAM 35002013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.