Body-side sill may give when jacking car
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V043000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V043000?
NHTSA recall 16V043000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 28, 2016. It addresses: Body-side sill may give when jacking car. The recall affects approximately 441,578 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number S03. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.