2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Dodge Charger — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Published January 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 6, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V004000, published January 9, 2012 and initiated January 6, 2012. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Dodge Charger — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHRYSLER
- Model
- 300
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2012 CHRYSLER 300 | 2012 DODGE CHARGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Dodge Charger — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V004000 on January 9, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHRYSLER. Model: 300.