NHTSARecalled Mar 21, 2013 · #13V103000
Starter B+ Electrical Short may Result in Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive
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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. A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.
Product details
- Product
- Starter B+ Electrical Short may Result in Fire
- 2013 Dodge Challenger
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Model numbers
- 2013 Dodge
- UPCs
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What you should 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.