FCA US LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August
— Recall Campaign #16V043000
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 441,578 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V043000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 28, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V043000 |
| Units affected: | 441,578 |
- Description:
- FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
- Consequeces:
- A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
- 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.