NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V103000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: CHALLENGER
YEAR: 2013
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N18
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20121203
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20130124
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4,051
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130321
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130326
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured from December 3, 2012, through January 24, 2013 and equipped with a V6 engine. The battery positive cable at the starter motor may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler has began notifying owners and they are being advised to immediately refrain from driving their vehicles and to contact their dealers. Chrysler Group further advises affected owners not to park their vehicles in, or near, any structures. Dealers will replace the under hood starter cable assembly, free of charge. The recall notification began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
RECALL NOTES:
Chrysler's recall campaign number is N18. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to
www.safercar.gov.
Topic: RECALL 13V103000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Read 828 times)