DODGE CARAVAN (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225715-dodge-caravan-2017-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date August 2, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V098000
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“DODGE CARAVAN (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 2, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225715-dodge-caravan-2017-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall #18V098000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V098000).
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- Brand
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)- Category
Vehicle
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
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Subject: Recall 18V098000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) DODGE CARAVAN (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a DODGE CARAVAN (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 18V098000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V098000 (August 2, 2018)
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