Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #12V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V004000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 303 affected units, TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge charger srt8 and the chrysler 300 srt8 vehicles manufactured from may 2, 2011, through november 17, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (tpms). as built, the tpms does not warn the driver when a tire is 25 percent below the recommended pressure. the recalled vehicles notify the customers when the tire pressure reaches 22 psi rather than the required 24 psi.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle?s tpms. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 2, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V004000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2012-01-06T00:00:00

Subject: Tire pressure monitor system/fmvss 138

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 303

Details

MFR Campaign Number: L43

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge charger srt8 and the chrysler 300 srt8 vehicles manufactured from may 2, 2011, through november 17, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (tpms). as built, the tpms does not warn the driver when a tire is 25 percent below the recommended pressure. the recalled vehicles notify the customers when the tire pressure reaches 22 psi rather than the required 24 psi.

Consequence Summary: Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.

Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle?s tpms. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 2, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-zvkb~cp7e-bqed

NHTSA ID: 12V004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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