Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2011–2016 Dodge Charger

Recall date

January 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V043000

Brand / firm

Dodge

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 441,578 units

Why it was recalled

A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.