Recall 13V103000: 2013 Dodge Challenger

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Mar 21, 2013

Manufacturer

Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected

4,051vehicles

Model years

2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Dodge Challenger179 complaints