DODGE CHALLENGER 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V103000

Make Model Year
DODGE CHALLENGER 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-03-22 2013-03-21 2013-03-21

Production Dates: 2012-12-03 - 2013-01-24

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N18

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4051

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

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.