Dodge recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 dodge charger police vehicles. The low beam headlamps of some vehicles could fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector. Other vehicles may lose ABS/esc system function due to an overheated power distribution center.
What could happen
This could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and relocate the ABS/esc system fuse within the power distribution center, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Charger 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V042000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 7, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 2, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,137
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to Jul 11, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting › Headlights; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
- Maker's own recall number
- M01
Notes
Chrysler's recall number is m01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Dodge recall: Seats Aug 1, 2024
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags Mar 14, 2024
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Parking brake Feb 15, 2024
- Dodge recall: Power train Nov 23, 2022
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Tires Oct 27, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.