NHTSA recall 13V-103 (13V103000)
electrical system recall reported March 21, 2013 - about 4,051 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V103000
- Also written as
- 13V-103
- Manufacturer number
- N18
- Reported
- March 21, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,051
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-103 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.