Recall Details For: 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 13V103000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 90874
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V103000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: DODGE
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: CHALLENGER
- MODEL YEAR: 2013
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : N18
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler Group LLC
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20121203
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20130124
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4051
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20130322
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130321
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130321
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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 begun 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 22, 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.
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