Chrysler recalls Dodge Challengers for fire risk

FINALLYSATISFIED · 03-18-2013, 12:54 PM

http://m.nbcnews.com/business/chrysl...risk-1C8911683

Chrysler has issued an unusually dire warning to some owners of its Dodge Challenger muscle car warning them to park the vehicles until it can make repairs due to a risk of fire.

According to Chrysler, the wiring harness is the source of the problem due a batch of potentially mis-wired electrical components. If that’s the case, the harness can overheat and lead to a fire. The problem affects only those models equipped with a V-6 engine.

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The maker says it so far received word of seven incidents involving the 2013 Dodge Challenger. It is warning motorists to park the vehicles outside of their garages and away from homes or other structures in case they do catch fire.

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The recall involves 4,459 of the coupes built between December 3 and January 24 of this year. Chrysler reports 2,500 have been delivered to customers, the rest still on dealer lots. The problem does not affect owners of Challenger models equipped with the maker’s bigger V-8 engines.

While automakers often take their time reaching out to customers involved in recalls, Chrysler is attempting to contact owners immediately by phone or mail to alert them to the problem. It says it will offer free loaners to affected owners until repairs can be made.

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The urgent warning is unusual but not unique. Last July, Ford Motor Co. warned 11,500 owners of the then-new 2013 Escape crossover to park their cars because of a defective fuel line that could split and lead to a fire.

In 2010, meanwhile, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he felt owners of some Toyota vehicles should park their vehicles due to a problem related to so-called unintended acceleration. The nation’s top automotive safety chief quickly reversed that recommendation, however.

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Chrysler plans to make repairs to the Challenger as quickly as possible at no charge to affected owners.

The maker advises owners of 2013 Challengers equipped with V-6 engines to call their dealer to determine if their vehicles are covered by the recall.

King Sun · 03-18-2013, 01:42 PM

lol didn't they have this problem with the last gen srt8's?

Stew · 03-18-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by King Sun

lol didn't they have this problem with the last gen srt8's?

Don't think so and GM has had their share of fire danger recalls. As has Ford, and Toyota, and Nissan, and, and..............

Silverlsinva · 03-18-2013, 05:22 PM

I think he meant when one of the SRT8 caught fire in the factory.

96MrBass · 03-18-2013, 07:08 PM

Does that thing got a hemi

derklug · 03-18-2013, 11:12 PM

If I remember correctly, the Camaro was put on hold for a fire issue before it first came out. Things happen, at least they didn't blame the floor mats.

AdamZ · 03-18-2013, 11:30 PM

My SS is in the shop for electrical issues right now. Smelt burning then lost some electronics. It happens?

03-18-2013, 12:54 PM	#1
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	Chrysler recalls Dodge Challengers for fire risk http://m.nbcnews.com/business/chrysl...risk-1C8911683 Chrysler has issued an unusually dire warning to some owners of its Dodge Challenger muscle car warning them to park the vehicles until it can make repairs due to a risk of fire. According to Chrysler, the wiring harness is the source of the problem due a batch of potentially mis-wired electrical components. If that’s the case, the harness can overheat and lead to a fire. The problem affects only those models equipped with a V-6 engine. Advertise \| AdChoices The maker says it so far received word of seven incidents involving the 2013 Dodge Challenger. It is warning motorists to park the vehicles outside of their garages and away from homes or other structures in case they do catch fire. The Detroit Bureau: The 10 least (and most) expensive states for auto insurance The recall involves 4,459 of the coupes built between December 3 and January 24 of this year. Chrysler reports 2,500 have been delivered to customers, the rest still on dealer lots. The problem does not affect owners of Challenger models equipped with the maker’s bigger V-8 engines. While automakers often take their time reaching out to customers involved in recalls, Chrysler is attempting to contact owners immediately by phone or mail to alert them to the problem. It says it will offer free loaners to affected owners until repairs can be made. The Detroit Bureau: Obama Wants to Use Oil, Gas Drilling Royalties for $2 bil Clean Car Research Trust The urgent warning is unusual but not unique. Last July, Ford Motor Co. warned 11,500 owners of the then-new 2013 Escape crossover to park their cars because of a defective fuel line that could split and lead to a fire. In 2010, meanwhile, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he felt owners of some Toyota vehicles should park their vehicles due to a problem related to so-called unintended acceleration. The nation’s top automotive safety chief quickly reversed that recommendation, however. The Detroit Bureau: Production Shortages Mean Higher Prices, Fewer Choices for Hyundai Buyers Chrysler plans to make repairs to the Challenger as quickly as possible at no charge to affected owners. The maker advises owners of 2013 Challengers equipped with V-6 engines to call their dealer to determine if their vehicles are covered by the recall.

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derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	If I remember correctly, the Camaro was put on hold for a fire issue before it first came out. Things happen, at least they didn't blame the floor mats. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing. Last edited by derklug; 03-19-2013 at 12:47 AM.

03-18-2013, 01:42 PM	#2
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	lol didn't they have this problem with the last gen srt8's?

03-18-2013, 05:22 PM	#4
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I think he meant when one of the SRT8 caught fire in the factory.

03-18-2013, 11:30 PM	#7
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	My SS is in the shop for electrical issues right now. Smelt burning then lost some electronics. It happens?