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NHTSA recall 13V103000

Electrical System · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

March 21, 2013report date
4,051units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a v6 engine. The battery positive cable at the starter motor may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.

Why it matters: A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Dodge Challenger.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V103000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.