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Chrysler 200 Recall 15V470: Electrical connector can cut power and stall engine

NHTSA campaign 15V470, reported July 28, 2015, 77,971 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles built between January 7, 2014 and September 23, 2014 may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that can cause intermittent power loss to some electrical components. When this happens, the vehicle can stall without warning, which raises the risk of a crash.

An authorized Chrysler dealer will repair the problem at no cost to you. On 3.6L engines, the dealer will replace the C4 connector using a 12-wire split kit. On 2.4L engines, the dealer will replace the transmission wiring harness. The recall began on October 21, 2015, and Chrysler will notify affected owners directly.

If you own a 2015 Chrysler 200, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair. You can also call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V470Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R24.
Notes
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

Chrysler 2002015