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NHTSA recall 13V103000

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Dodge Challenger

Reported Mar 21, 20134,051 vehicles affectedChrysler Group LLCMaker’s number N18Built Dec 3, 2012 – Jan 24, 2013

The 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.

The risk

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge Challenger
2013

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.