Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V103000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V103000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013 dodge challenger vehicles manufactured from december 3, 2012, through january 24, 2013 and equipped with a v6 engine Includes 4,051 affected units, Starter B+ Electrical Short may Result in Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 dodge challenger vehicles manufactured from december 3, 2012, through january 24, 2013 and equipped with a v6 engine

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V103000
Report Received Date: 2013-03-21T00:00:00
Subject: Starter b+ electrical short may result in fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,051

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N18
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-prse-2688_8s9d
NHTSA ID: 13V103000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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