The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V103000·Announced 2013-03-21

Dodge Challenger Recall for Electrical Short Circuit Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2013 Dodge Challengers with V6 engines due to a potential electrical short in the starter cable that could cause a vehicle fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 wiring) that poses a risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with a V6 engine. These vehicles were manufactured between December 3, 2012, and January 24, 2013. The recall involves the battery positive cable at the starter motor, which may experience an electrical short circuit to ground.

A short circuit in this component could lead to a vehicle fire. To mitigate this risk, Chrysler advises owners to immediately refrain from driving their vehicles and to contact their dealers. Additionally, owners are advised not to park their vehicles in or near any structures.

Dealers will replace the under-hood starter cable assembly free of charge. Recall notifications began on March 22, 2013. Owners can contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE CHALLENGER
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
4,051

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 (1)

  • CHALLENGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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