Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V103000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Chrysler Group LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-03-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V103000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
4,051
Reported to NHTSA
2013-03-21
Owners notified
2013-03-22

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Challenger2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.