Recalls for 2023 Dodge Hornet
8 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Posted on: 2023-10-17Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 dodge hornet and alfa romeo tonale plug-in hybrid vehicles. The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Consequence
Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 14, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is b5a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2023-09-08Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2023-09-08Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2023-09-08Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Posted on: 2023-09-08Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Posted on: 2023-09-08Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Posted on: 2023-09-08Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 alfa romeo tonale and 2023-2024 dodge hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 98a.
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. Nhtsa. Gov
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-03-05Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2023-2024 dodge hornet and alfa romeo tonale vehicles. The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add an overlay label to the tire placard information, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 28, 2024. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 28b.
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. Nhtsa. Gov