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VehicleMar 21, 20134,051 affected

Dodge recall: Electrical system

Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V103000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler Group LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 21, 2013
Owners notified
Mar 22, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
4,051
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 3, 2012 to Jan 24, 2013
Part
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Maker's own recall number
N18

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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