The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V197000·Announced 2012-05-02

Chrysler and Dodge Vehicles Recalled for ABS and ESC System Failure

Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles because an overheated power distribution center may cause loss of ABS and ESC functions, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical component failure) that results in the loss of critical safety systems (ABS/ESC), explicitly increasing the risk of a crash and loss of vehicle control.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the power distribution center may overheat, leading to a loss of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system function.

The loss of these safety systems could lead to a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on May 18, 2012.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER, DODGE 300, CHARGER
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
119,072

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 300
  • CHARGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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