CSR536 – Windshield Wipers – 2019-2021 Altec Aerial Device – Ram 2500/3500 Pickup 3500/4500/5500 Cab Chassis

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Customer Outreach PO Box 8338 [email protected] Phone 1-877-GO ALTEC Saint Joseph, MO 64508 connect.altec.com/login Facsimile 1-877-659-9929 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle. Refer to the provided list. NHTSA Safety, FMVSS Compliance, or Emissions Recall Dear Altec Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Refer to the attached documentation that follows this letter. If you have additional questions, please contact your Altec Account Manager. You may also contact the OEM using the contact information provided in the attached recall notice. For US owners: after contacting the OEM according to the attached notice, if you are still not able to have the safety condition remedied within a reasonable time, you may write to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov. If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. If you have sold or retired the unit, update the records through Altec Connect. If you have leased this equipment to another person or company, you are required by Federal Law to forward a copy of this notice to the lessee by first class mail within ten (10) days of the receipt of this notice. We appreciate your assistance in following this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with Altec products. Thank you for your immediate attention on this important matter. Page 1 of 1 Component/Supplier Recall CSR Released: Mar. 31, 2022 Altec Use Only Inspection labor 0 hr Repair labor 0 hr Account # NA Travel Not included NHTSA code NA Prime fail P/N NA Doc ref NA Altec Use Only Description Part No. Qty Warranty NA NA NA NA 536 Windshield Wipers (Ram Z08 – NHTSA 22V-035) Units Affected: Certain 2019 through 2020 model year (DJ) Ram 2500 pickup, (D2) Ram 3500 pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 cab chassis, and (DP) Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis, and (DF) Ram 3500 (10K lb.) cab chassis vehicles. Verify your unit is affected by reviewing the attached list or accessing Altec Connect. Background: Altec is committed to providing our customers reliable products from initial delivery throughout the useful life of the machine. FCA US has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2019 through 2020 model year (DJ) Ram 2500 pickup, (D2) Ram 3500 pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 cab chassis, and (DP) Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis, and (DF) Ram 3500 (10K lb.) cab chassis vehicles. Refer to the included communication from FCA US for additional information. Customer Action: Schedule repair with your authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealer. Requirements: Altec is not able to perform this repair. The work must be completed by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealer. Completion and Warranty: This repair is not covered under the Altec Warranty Policy. Altec Contact Info: Altec Connect: connect.altec.com/login Phone: 1-877-GO ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) | Options: 1 – Parts; 2 – Shop Service; 3 – Mobile Service; 4 – Technical Support; 5 – Global Rental Service Request; 6 – Chassis Repair This notice applies to your vehicle, Z08/NHTSA 22V-035 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1.RECOMMENDED OPTION Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com, scan the QR code below, or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. The last eight characters of your VIN are provided above. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference Safety Recall Z08. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Windshield Wipers Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain [2019- 2020 (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup, (DD) Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup, (DF) Ram 3500 (10K Lb.) Cab Chassis, (DP) Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis] vehicles. It is extremely important to take steps now to repair your vehicle to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The wiper arm on your vehicle [1] may have been built with an improperly formed wiper arm head joint that did not fully form the splines of the head joint on the wiper arm. This can allow the joint to strip and result in the wiper arm failing to operate properly when the system is activated. Prior to complete wiper system failure, the driver may notice that one or both wipers do not clear the windshield properly or that the wipers are not in their proper rest positions. An improperly functioning wiper system may, in certain circumstances, lead to diminished road visibility which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE? FCA US will repair your vehicle [2] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will tighten the wiper nuts to the required torque. The estimated repair time is thirty minutes. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR, CALL YOUR CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED? If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [3] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations FCA US LLC [Model Year and Model] VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE QR Code [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information. [2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153), or go to safercar.gov. [3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days. Mr. Mrs. Customer 1234 Main Street Hometown, MI 48371

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