Critical
#12V197000
Simplified
2012-05-02
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock braking system (ABS) control unit may overheat, causing the system to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS system fails, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.