StructureRecall 16V-043 · 2011–2016 Dodge Charger
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-043 covers 441,578 2011–2016 Dodge Charger for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
The risk
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 19,600 vehicles were listed as unreachable.