NHTSA Recall 13V103000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-03-21. An estimated 4,051 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: N18
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.