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2012 DODGE Charger ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #11V487000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Risk if Unfixed
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free Fix
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Other DODGE Charger 2012 Recalls

AIR BAGS
5 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other DODGE Charger Years

2027
1 recall
2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
6 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
5 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 DODGE Charger safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2012 DODGE Charger? (Campaign #11V487000)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.