2011 Dodge Charger | 2012 Dodge Charger — Electrical system: wiring
Published February 7, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 7, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V042000, published February 7, 2012. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2011 Dodge Charger | 2012 Dodge Charger — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
What to do
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DODGE
- Model
- CHARGER
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2011 DODGE CHARGER | 2012 DODGE CHARGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Dodge Charger | 2012 Dodge Charger — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V042000 on February 7, 2012. Reported hazard: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
What should I do if I have this product?
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP JUMPER HARNESSES AND RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 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: DODGE. Model: CHARGER.