Recall - Headlamp Harness Connector, ABS/ESC Wiring: Overview
May 2012Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall M01 / NHTSA 12V-042
Headlamp & ABS/ESC Wiring
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Service Bulletin 08-001-12 and 08-047-11 are no longer applicable for the involved vehicles only.
Models
2011 - 2012 (LD) Dodge Charger
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with Police Group (sales code AHB) built from July 26, 2010 through December 20, 2011 (MDH 072618 through 122023).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The headlamp wiring harness connectors on about 9,100 of the above vehicles may overheat. This could cause a loss of low beam headlamp function without warning. A loss of headlamps during nighttime driving could cause a crash without warning.
These vehicles may also experience a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS) and/or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as a result of an overheated Power Distribution Center (PDC) bus bar. A loss of ABS/ESC under certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning.
Also, the front exterior door handles may cause intermittent operation of the passive entry feature. All 2011 model year vehicles must have the front exterior door handles replaced. This repair is required to improve the quality of the door handles and is not a result of a safety defect.
Repair
All vehicles must have the headlamp harnesses inspected and replaced if
necessary.
The ABS/ESC fuse type must also be inspected. Vehicles that do not pass
inspection must have the ABS/ESC fuse relocated and the fuse type upgraded.
All 2011 model year vehicles must have the front exterior door handles replaced.
Parts Information
Special Tools
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the
DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims
submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
Dealer Notification
To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select "Global Recall System" on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owners name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealers VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services / Field Operations
Chrysler Group LLC