2013 Dodge Challenger recall: front underhood
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on March 21, 2013. It covers about 4,051 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,051
- reported
- Mar 21, 2013
- owners notified
- Mar 22, 2013
- related complaints
- 104
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V103000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Challenger 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 104 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 13V103000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Dodge Challenger front underhood?
Yes. Recall 13V103000, reported on March 21, 2013, covers about 4,051 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V103000?
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.
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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