NHTSA Recall 16V043000: Structure
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 441,578 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Dodge Charger.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V043000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S03 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | January 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
Safety risk
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V043000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.