2011-2012 Dodge Charger recall: headlights

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on March 4, 2014. It covers about 43,431 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 43,431
reported: Mar 4, 2014
owners notified: May 2, 2014
related complaints: 210

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.
Risk: Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See the federal safety agency recall 12V‑042.

Recall number 14V101000

Affected vehicles

Dodge Charger 2011-2012 2011 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 210 complaints about lights problems.

2011 Dodge Charger 2012 Dodge Charger

Questions about recall 14V101000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Dodge Charger headlights?

Yes. Recall 14V101000, reported on March 4, 2014, covers about 43,431 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V101000?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See the federal safety agency recall 12V‑042.

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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