Recalls for your 2012 Chrysler 300

Recalls for 2012 Chrysler 300

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2012-05-04
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and dodge charger vehicles.  These vehicles may lose abs/esc system function due to an overheated power distribution center.  

Consequence
This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the abs/esc system fuse, free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 18, 2012.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Chrysler¿s recall number is m10.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS


Posted on: 2012-05-04
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 300 and dodge charger vehicles.  These vehicles may lose abs/esc system function due to an overheated power distribution center.  

Consequence
This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the abs/esc system fuse, free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 18, 2012.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Chrysler¿s recall number is m10.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2013-04-03
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, and dodge charger vehicles manufactured april 11, 2011, through december 14, 2011.  The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge.  The recall began on april 22, 2013.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.  Chrysler's recall campaign number is n07.

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.

DEFECT #4 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS


Posted on: 2012-01-09
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 dodge charger srt8 and the chrysler 300 srt8 vehicles manufactured from may 2, 2011, through november 17, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, tire pressure monitoring system (tpms).  As built, the tpms does not warn the driver when a tire is 25 percent below the recommended pressure.  The recalled vehicles notify the customers when the tire pressure reaches 22 psi rather than the required 24 psi.

Consequence
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.  

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle¿s tpms.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on march 2, 2012.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Chrysler's safety recall number is l43.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2016-05-24
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s.  Virgin islands, or zone a.  Additionally, unless included in zone a above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2009 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2009 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2009 jeep wrangler, 2008-2009 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2009 chrysler 300, 2006-2009 dodge charger, 2005-2009 dodge dakota and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in az, ar, de, washington d.c., il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv, or zone b.  Lastly, unless included in zone a or zone b above, chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 ram 2500, 2006-2008 ram 3500, 2007-2008 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2008 dodge durango, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, 2008 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2008 chrysler 300, 2006-2008 dodge charger, 2005-2008 dodge dakota, and 2006-2008 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mt, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi, and wy.  

Consequence
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.  An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners.  Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.  Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.  Chrysler mailed interim notices to owners on july 7, 2016.  Mitsubishi mailed interim notices to owners on july 22, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in late march 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s43.

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.

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2014-10-08
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 300, dodge charger, challenger, and durango; and 2012-2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured april 22, 2010, to january 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator.  In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge.  The recall began on february 27, 2015.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is p60.

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.

DEFECT #7 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)


Posted on: 2016-04-25
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 dodge charger and chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2011, to november 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured july 16, 2012, to december 22, 2015.  The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in park, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Consequence
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

Corrective Action
Fca will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge.  The recall began on june 24, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s27.  

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.

DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2018-01-10
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2009-2013 jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge challenger and dodge charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 dodge dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s.  Virgin islands or zone a.  Additionally, chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 ram 4500 cab chassis, ram 5500 cab chassis, ram 3500 cab chassis, jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge dakota, dodge challenger, and dodge charger vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or zone b.  Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 ram 3500, ram 2500, ram 4500 cab chassis, ram 5500 cab chassis, dodge durango, chrysler aspen, ram 3500 cab chassis, jeep wrangler, chrysler 300, dodge dakota, dodge challenger, and dodge charger vehicles ever registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.  The recall began february 28, 2018.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is u03.

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.