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NHTSA Recall 22V035000: Linkages (visibility)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 171,789 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the RAM 2500.

171,789
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2022
owners notified (February 15)
NHTSA campaign22V035000
Manufacturer campaignZ08
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES
Report receivedJanuary 27, 2022
Owner notificationFebruary 15, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V035000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 25002019, 2020
RAM 35002019, 2020
RAM 45002019, 2020
RAM 55002019, 2020

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.