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πŸ”₯ Fire riskNHTSA 14V480πŸ“… Aug 6, 2014

2015 Chrysler 200 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.

πŸ’₯ The risk

Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

πŸ”§ The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V480000
Manufacturer recall #
P43
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
8
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 3, 2014
Built
May 19, 2014 – Jun 21, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V480 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V480?

2015 Chrysler 200. 8 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chrysler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.