Recall 12V-042
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recalled the 2011 to 2012 Dodge Charger: Electrical system (wiring); Exterior lighting (headlights); Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers); Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-042
- Reported
- February 7, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 9,137 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Chrysler's recall number is m01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger 2011 to 2012