Vehicle recall 12V042000 · February 7, 2012
2011-2012 Dodge Charger
The low beam headlamps of some vehicles could fail due to an overheated bulb harness connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 and 2012 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES. THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS OF SOME VEHICLES COULD FAIL DUE TO AN OVERHEATED BULB HARNESS CONNECTOR. OTHER VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
- Consequence
- This could lead to loss of visibility and/or braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and relocate the ABS/ESC system fuse within the power distribution center, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 2, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler's recall number is M01.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 2012
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- M01
- Owner notification
- April 2, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,137
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Exterior lighting › Headlights; Electrical system › Wiring; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Charger (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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