2015 Chrysler 200 · Electrical & electronic systems
Undersized door wiring may overheat and melt insulation
NHTSA campaign 14V480000 lists the 2015 Chrysler 200 for a condition in which undersized door wiring may overheat and melt insulation.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2015 Chrysler 200 in safety campaign 14V480000. The official record says: 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. The stated safety consequence is: Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The driver side door wiring may become excessively hot
- Wiring insulation may melt or short circuit
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 Chrysler 200
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 14V480000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.
Campaign 14V480000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 14V480000
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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