120,000 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger models recalled over electrical issue

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Report Date: May 5, 2012 at 02:34 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number: 12V197000

Vehicle Model Year(s), Make / Model: 2011-2012 CHRYSLER 300, 2011-2012 DODGE CHARGER Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: MAY 01, 2012

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 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