Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V486000 Reported October 17, 2013

Random loss of instrument cluster lighting

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 8,370 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V486000
Manufacturer Campaign
N59
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
8,370
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2013
Completion Rate
88.92

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured july 1, 2013, through august 22, 2013. randomly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate as designed.

Safety Consequence

Inoperative warning lights may not properly warn the driver of vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n59.

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 13V486000 or campaign N59.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V486000

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

What is recall 13V486000?

NHTSA recall 13V486000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Random loss of instrument cluster lighting. The recall affects approximately 8,370 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V486000 or the manufacturer campaign number N59. 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.