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Dodge Challenger Recall 13V103: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

NHTSA campaign 13V103, reported March 21, 2013, 4,051 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V103Chrysler Group LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Problem
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.
Risk
A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is N18.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Challenger2013