The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V813000·Announced 2016-11-08

Chrysler Recalls 2016 Dodge Dart for Windshield Wiper Circuit Failure

Chrysler is recalling 53,155 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles because a faulty washer pump can cause the wiper circuit to fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured between April 13, 2015, and June 7, 2016. The recall involves 53,155 vehicles.

The defect is caused by voltage spikes from a problem within the windshield washer pump, which may cause the windshield wiper circuit to fail. Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE DART
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wiper/Washer
Hazard
Affected units
53,155

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)

  • DART

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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