Vehicle recall 12V197000 · May 2, 2012
Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger
These vehicles may lose ABS/ESC system function due to an overheated power distribution center.
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 300 and Dodge charger vehicles. These vehicles may lose ABS/ESC system function due to an overheated power distribution center.
- Consequence
- This could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Chryslers recall number is M10.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2012
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- M10
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 119,072
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 300 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Dodge Charger (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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