The powertrain control module (PCM) manages the engine operation. Turbocharged vehicles equipped with a dual dry clutch transmission have a programming concern with the PCM that could allow the engine to stall when the outside temperature is below 20 degrees. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash so your Dodge dealer will update the PCM programming to correct this problem.
Car Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
Dodge recalls
For Models: Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty
Drive Train, April 3, 2013
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The 4 wheel drive transfer case is protected from the hot exhaust system by a heat shield. This shield can come loose and rub on the drive shaft. Over time, this rubbing could weaken and potentially cause the drive shaft to break, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will add a support bracket to the heat shield to correct this concern.
For Models: Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger R/T, Dodge Challenger SE, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge Charger
Body, Interior & Misc., April 3, 2013
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The supplemental restraint system, commonly called the "airbag", consists of several "bags" that are very quickly inflated to help protect the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash. An on board computer uses information from various sensors to determine if and when the airbags should deploy. The affected vehicles may have a poor electrical connection in the front seat which could affect deployment of the side airbags and/or cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. Dealers will replace the airbag withing harness in both the driver and passenger front seats to correct this concern.
For Models: Dodge Dart
Brakes, April 3, 2013
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A total of 46 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles are being recalled because they may have been assembled with the incorrect rear brake calipers. As a result, the parking brake may not function correctly and the vehicle could roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the affected brake calipers to correct this concern.
For Models: Dodge Challenger SXT
Engine, March 21, 2013
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Some 2013 Challengers equipped with a V6 engine may have a battery cable that could short to ground at the starter motor, resulting in a fire. This issue can occur even if the vehicle is parked. Affected vehicles should not be driven or parked in or near a structure until this problem has been resolved. Dealers will replace the under hood starter cable assembly to correct this concern.
For Models: Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 1500
Drive Train, February 6, 2013
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The nut securing the rear axle pinion my loosen because an adhesive patch was not installed during vehicle assembly. If the nut loosens, the axle can lock up with little warning, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash. Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer to correct this concern. This is an expansion of a previous recall, NHTSA number 12V474000, Chrysler number M34. The Chrysler recall number for this recall is N08.
For Models: Dodge Viper
Body, Interior & Misc., February 6, 2013
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The airbag system is controlled by a computer called a control module. A component in the control module may fail causing the front airbags and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated. Inadvertent deployment of any component of the airbag system could increase the risk of personal injury and the possibility of a crash. No remedy for this concern is available at this time but is expected later in 2013. The Chrysler recall number is N13.
For Models: Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger
Exhaust & Emissions, February 6, 2013
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The vehicle emission control system includes a fuel vapor canister that stores excess fuel vapors and then releases them to be burned when the engine is running. A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly could allow liquid fuel to enter the vapor canister, resulting in an engine stalling condition and/or a fuel leak. Having the engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash and any fuel leak always increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly on affected vehicles and replace a damaged control valve to correct this concern.
For Models: Dodge Durango
Body, Interior & Misc., December 4, 2012
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Some 2013 Durangos have been assembled with incorrect seating capacity information label. The label might overstate the seating capacity. Driving a vehicle with too many passenges would increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Chrysler will provide replacement labels, owners may install the updated label or have their local dealers install the label.
For Models: Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500
Drive Train, September 28, 2012
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The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive. If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning. Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer to correct this concern. The Chrysler recall number is M34.