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Dodge Hornet Loose Cable Can Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 23V623000 · Reported Sep 7, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V623000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 7, 2023
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Electrical System:propulsion System: Cables:fastener/connector
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid electric vehicles may have a 12-volt battery positive cable or a high voltage connector cable that was not tightened properly. A loose connection like this can overheat, and that overheating can result in a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer or FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the free repair.
3. Until repaired, park outside and away from structures.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V623000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2023 Dodge Hornet
2024 Dodge Hornet

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Dodge Electrical Recalls Cover Dashboard Warnings, Stalling, and Fire Risks · all 6 Dodge recalls in this area

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Apr 15, 2025Dodge Hornet Rearview Camera Display Failurehigh
Oct 9, 2024Dodge Hornet brake pedal may collapse while drivinghigh
Mar 19, 2024Dodge Hornet Label Missing Tire and Rim Sizemedium
Mar 5, 2024Dodge Hornet tire label lists wrong weight limitmedium
Oct 17, 2023Dodge Hornet Pedestrian Alert Siren May Failmedium

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2023-2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 12-volt battery positive cable and/or high voltage connector cable may not be tightened properly, which can overheat the electrical connections and result in a fire while parked or driving.
Safety risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and tighten the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 98A.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.