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NHTSA : 13V103000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.