2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on January 6, 2012. It covers about 303 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 303
- reported
- Jan 6, 2012
- owners notified
- Mar 2, 2012
- related complaints
- 5
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge charger srt8 and the chrysler 300 srt8 vehicles manufactured from may 2, 2011, through november 17, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (TPMS). As built, the TPMS does not warn the driver when a tire is 25 percent below the recommended pressure. The recalled vehicles notify the customers when the tire pressure reaches 22 psi rather than the required 24 psi.
- Risk
- Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicles TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 12V004000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 300 2012 2012
- Dodge Charger 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 12V004000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger pressure monitoring and regulating systems?
Yes. Recall 12V004000, reported on January 6, 2012, covers about 303 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V004000?
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicles TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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