NHTSA Recall # | 102053 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V101000 |
MFG Compaign # | P08 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 02/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/05/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/11/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/03/14 |
Report created | 10/03/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 43431 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 nhtsa recall 12v-042. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |