Chrysler is recalling 119,497 2011-2012 300, Charger, and Challenger vehicles for seat side-airbag wiring harness crimps. Repair is free at any franchised Chrysler dealer.
Chrysler is recalling 119,497 2011-2012 300, Charger, and Challenger vehicles because improperly sized terminal crimps in the seat side-airbag wiring harness can make the seat side airbags malfunction and turn on the airbag warning light. In a crash that needs side-airbag deployment, the airbags can fail to operate as designed, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat side-airbag wiring harness in the 2011-2012 300, Charger, and Challenger carries the electrical signal between the vehicle airbag system and the side airbag built into the seat. That harness has small metal terminal crimps at its connectors. A crimp is the squeezed metal connection that holds the wire tight enough for the circuit to stay complete.
On affected vehicles, those terminal crimps were not sized correctly. The connection at the seat side-airbag harness can become unreliable, so the airbag system does not read the seat side airbag circuit the way it should. When that happens, the side airbag can malfunction and the airbag warning light can turn on.
The airbag warning light is the sign the system has detected a problem, not a reliable advance warning before a crash. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Spans the 300, Charger, and Challenger across the 2011 and 2012 model years, all tied to the same air bag system.
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | air bag system |
| 2011 Dodge Charger | air bag system |
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | air bag system |
| 2012 Dodge Charger | air bag system |
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | air bag system |
| Units affected | 119,497 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that requires airbag deployment, the airbags can fail to operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed before the problem shows up, so confirm your VIN and ask a Chrysler dealer about repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Chrysler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, or Dodge Challenger is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice Chrysler began mailing on April 22, 2013, or contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-247-9753 if you bought the vehicle used.
- Contact a franchised Chrysler dealer to schedule the free seat side-airbag wiring harness replacement once the dealer confirms parts and service availability.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V118 and Chrysler recall N07 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and have the airbag warning light checked before carrying passengers if it turns on.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chrysler technician replaces both driver and passenger seat side-airbag wiring harnesses with correct harnesses for the affected seats. Chrysler described this as a free recall repair, and reported that the recall began on April 22, 2013. If the remedy is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered. The repair addresses improperly sized terminal crimps that can cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and turn on the airbag warning light.
Timeline
| April 3, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V118?
Recall 13V118 covers 119,497 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles with improperly sized terminal crimps in the seat side-airbag wiring harness. The defect can make the seat side-airbags malfunction and turn on the airbag warning light.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, or Dodge Challenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V118. If it is, contact a franchised Chrysler dealer and ask for the driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harness replacement. Reference recall number 13V118 or Chrysler campaign N07 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Chrysler dealers will replace both the driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses free of charge under recall 13V118.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced side-airbag protection in a crash. If the seat side-airbags are needed, they can fail to operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury. The repair replaces the wiring harnesses that cause the malfunction.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The warning sign listed for this recall is an illuminated airbag warning light. If that light is on, check your VIN and contact a franchised Chrysler dealer. The light does not replace the VIN check because the recall applies only to specific vehicles.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V118000 |
|---|---|
| Chrysler customer service | 1-800-247-9753 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V118 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V118000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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