NHTSA 20V208000Manufacturer no. W25
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
- Report received by NHTSA
- April 9, 2020
- Owner notification
- April 27, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 425,599 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- COMPASS
Defect summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Safety risk
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V208000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov