Recall 16V043 affects 441,578 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles for a tire-jack support defect. Wheel chocks and instructions are free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 441,578 2011-2016 Charger sedans because the body-side sill can give way when the supplied tire jack is used without chocking the wheels. If the jack fails, the car can fall unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury; Dodge dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The body-side sill on the 2011-2016 Dodge Charger is the reinforced lower edge of the body where the supplied tire jack is meant to support the car during a wheel change. When the jack is placed correctly, that structure carries the lifting load while the wheel is off the ground. Chocking the wheels keeps the car from rolling or shifting on the jack.
On affected Chargers, lifting the car with the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels puts the sill and jack in a failure path. The body-side sill can give way, which causes the tire jack to collapse. If that happens, the car drops from the jack while someone is working near the wheel.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any movement, bending, or instability while jacking as a stop signal, lower the car if it is safe, and use proper wheel chocks before lifting.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2011-2016 Charger model years, all tied to the same body or structural component.
| 2014 Dodge Charger | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2015 Dodge Charger | body or structural component |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | body or structural component |
| 2013 Dodge Charger | body or structural component |
| 2011 Dodge Charger | body or structural component |
| 2012 Dodge Charger | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 441,578 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone nearby. Keep people clear when the Charger is raised or being secured, and follow the wheel chock instructions supplied through the recall. Schedule the dealer visit soon. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2016 Dodge Charger is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Dodge dealer to request the free wheel chocks and use instructions.
- Ask the dealer to provide the wheel chocks that keep the car from falling when it is lifted with the supplied tire jack.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 16V043 when you call.
- Use the wheel chocks as instructed before lifting the car with the tire jack.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge service team gives owners wheel chocks and instructions for using them before lifting the Charger with the supplied tire jack. The chocks and instructions are free under the recall. If you already paid to repair this jack and wheel chock issue before the recall notice, the reimbursement plan asks you to send the original receipt or other proof of payment to the company for review and confirmation of the expense.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V043?
Recall 16V043 covers 441,578 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles with a tire-jack safety issue. If the supplied jack is used without chocking the wheels, the body-side sill can give way, the jack can fail, and the car can fall, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2011-2016 Dodge Charger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Charger is included in recall 16V043. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and reference recall S03. The dealer will provide wheel chocks and instructions for using them free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 16V043, Dodge dealers provide wheel chocks and use instructions free of charge for included 2011-2016 Charger vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from the car falling while it is lifted on the supplied tire jack. The issue happens when the wheels are not chocked and the body-side sill gives way, causing the jack to fail.
What if I bought my Dodge Charger used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your used Charger is included, then call a franchised Dodge dealer and reference recall S03.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V043000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V043 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V043000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →