Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V240000 Reported June 4, 2013

High beam headlamp shutter/fmvss 108

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Exterior Lighting · 1,069 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V240000
Manufacturer Campaign
N33
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
1,069
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 4, 2013

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured january 7, 2013, through february 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps. the headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. 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 Consequence

Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. either condition may increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the central body controller, free of charge. the recall began july 30, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n33.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 13V240000 or campaign N33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V240000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V240000?

NHTSA recall 13V240000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on June 4, 2013. It addresses: High beam headlamp shutter/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 1,069 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V240000 or the manufacturer campaign number N33. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.