OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 13V103000

NHTSA campaign 13V103000 covers 1 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 4,051 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received March 21, 2013 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 13V103000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 13V103000 says

NHTSA campaign 13V103000 identifies ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and states that A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

Defect summary

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.

Consequence summary

A short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 13V103000

For NHTSA campaign 13V103000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: March 22, 2013
Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Component groups: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 13V103000

RecallRoad links 1 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 13V103000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2013 Dodge ChallengerOpen model-year report →