Dodge Recall 14V-101: Exterior lighting – headlights

Affected: 2011–2012 Dodge Charger. Filed with NHTSA on March 4, 2014, covering about 43,431 vehicles.

The problem

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 20, 2010, through November 8, 2011, and equipped with halogen headlamps. In the affected vehicles, a sub-harness for the headlights may overheat and cause the low beam headlights to go out.

The risk

Loss of headlights reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P08. This recall concerns non-police vehicles. A separate campaign was launched in 2012 to address police vehicles. See NHTSA recall 12V-042.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign14V-101 (14V101000)
Manufacturer numberP08
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentExterior lighting › Headlights
Report dateMarch 4, 2014
Owners notifiedMay 2, 2014
Vehicles affected43,431
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 14V-101 repair free?

Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp jumper harnesses and bulbs, or the headlamp assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 43,431 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.