Recalls for RAM DODGE, CHRYSLER CORPORATION, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR, Feb 14, 1995

A recall was issued on Feb 14, 1995 for RAM DODGE, manufactured by CHRYSLER CORPORATION, in response to VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR problems. THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINS CONVEX GLASS RATHER THAN FLAT. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO MISJUDGE THE DISTANCE FROM THE OBJECT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WITH A MIRROR HAVING A FLAT SURFACE.
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; MIRROR; REARVIEW; EXTERIOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP AND CHASSIS TRUCKS; 10,000 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OR MORE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.