Anyone else seen this new recall yet?

PRESS RELEASE:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / RAM 2008-2009

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 09, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V084000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72136

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 72,136 MY 2008-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING 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 MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. J10. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

 

Weird how they put 08's and 09's together...did they change the wipe module in 08?

 

I just had my wiper module, which I am assuming means wiper motor, replaced on my '08 because my wipers would not work when the temp dropped below 40 degrees. I wonder if my truck will fall under the recall notice.
brian

 

LMAO. Only idiots would. I rarley ever use my wiper blades. Only to clean my winshield off and that's it. i never use them in a heavy rainstorm. I use the RainX de-icer all year round and i constantly clean my winshield with glass cleaner. Ohh how the rain just beads right up. I can see better than my wifes car with wipers full blast.

I'll have to see if i already have the vented motor case. I'd only go to the dealership iif and when it does go, maybe. i might just do it myself. i hate mechanics touching my vehicles. they never put stuff back the way it should be. They always break tabs, strip bolts, lean against the side of your truck and scratch it, rest wrenches on the wiper cowl or windshield wiper and then they fall down the side of your car. Nope. Not this guy. I hate those buggers.

 

I do this too, I LOVE IT!!! Def worth the price of it.

--Cow-Chick--

 

I looked my vin up on the Dodge website. No recalls. I guess it is for very late 08's. I bought mine in May 08.

 

I did the same, and I also bought mine in May (who knows how long it was on the lot though), but I'm going to check back again every so often. They might have just not put it into the system yet, especially since the recall notes that they have not determined the schedule for contacting owners.

 

True, I need to check my door sticker for the build date.

 

i got mine very early in December 07 and so I dont think I will be affected
also, what is this RainX and how does it work?

 

I called the dealer on Saturday to set up an appt for the recall and they said they would not set the appt until I got notified by mail about the recall. Is this standard procedure or are they just being lazy?