Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler And Dodge Recalling Their 2022 Large Cars

 

Inoperative TPMS Sensor/FMVSS 138

Inoperative TPMS sensors will not alert the driver to low tire pressure. In addition, a TPMS warning light that is already illuminated from a failed battery sensor will mask an actual tire pressure failure issue. Either of these scenarios can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V504000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 52,340

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody: A Hemi On Steroids

Highlight: This rear-wheel drive Hellcat is the most powerful mass-produced Charger, pushing out 797-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $86,865 (Base Model: $71,490)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear camera; rear audible sensors; and an electronic blind spot with cross path detection

Standard Equipment: 20-inch carbon aluminum wheels; all season performance tires; a launch assist system; anti-spin differential rear axle; Brembo brakes; red brake calipers; an adaptive dampening suspension; driving modes; a performance shift indicator; red brake calipers; a remote starter system; 200-mph speedometer; an in car Wi-Fi system; heated/ventilated power front seats; memory setting for seats, radio and exterior mirrors; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a heated steering wheel; single scoop hood air intake; and a performance tire

2020 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Widebody: A More Affordable And Practical Alternative To The SRT Hellcat Widebody

Highlight: The Dodge Charger is the only rear-wheel drive, fullsize, four-door sedan on the market that is available in a variety of  8-cylinder powertrains.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $50,180 (Base SXT Model: $31,390)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a tire pressure monitoring system; an anti spin differential rear axle; Brembo fixed caliper brakes; a rearview camera; a stability control system; and a tire service kit

Standard Equipment (R/T Scat Pack Plus): 20-inch wheels; a remote starter kit system; cloth seats; a power driver’s seat; heated front seats; a performance heated steering wheel; a leather shift knob; steering wheel mounted shifted control; an in-vehicle WiFi system; an automatic dual temp control system; performance grille with dual air inlets; and a 180-mph speedometer

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody: A 707-Horsepower Street Legal Family Sedan

Highlight: This American built muscle sedan has a top speed of 196-mph, making it one of the fastest mass-produced vehicles in the world.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $78,320 (Base MSRP: $71,140)

Seating Capacity: 5

Chrysler Group Recalls 119,000 Popular Family Sedans For Electrical Issues

• Vehicle Make / Model:

  Model Year(s):

• CHRYSLER / 300
  2011-2012
• DODGE / CHARGER
  2011-2012

• Manufacturer:

  CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

• Mfr's Report Date:

  MAY 01, 2012

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

  12V197000

• NHTSA Action Number:

  N/A

• Component:

  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

• Potential Number of Units Affected:

  119,072

• 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN 
• DURING MAY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

• Notes:

  CHRYSLER’S RECALL NUMBER IS M10. 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.