NHTSA Campaign 12V197000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Issued by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · Reported May 2, 2012 · 119,072 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 300 | 2011 | 119,072 |
| CHRYSLER | 300 | 2012 | 119,072 |
| DODGE | CHARGER | 2011 | 119,072 |
| DODGE | CHARGER | 2012 | 119,072 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V197000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.