NHTSA Campaign 13V103000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Issued by Chrysler Group LLC · Reported Mar 21, 2013 · 4,051 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 4,051

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V103000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.