USA RECALL #1 - Chrysler recalls just 8 200 models for possible wiring harness issues

Report Receipt Date: AUG 05, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V480000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 8

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

SUMMARY:

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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

REMEDY:

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

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.