Dodge Dart 2016: Windshield Wiper Failure Risk
Chrysler recalls 2016 Dodge Darts made between April 2015 and June 2016 due to windshield washer pump voltage spikes that could cause wiper failure, increasing crash risk. Free replacement offered.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 Dodge Darts made between April 2015 and June 2016 because voltage spikes in the windshield washer pump could cause wiper failure, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Chrysler for free replacement of the washer pump. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226728-dodge-dart-2016-windshield-wiper-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226728-dodge-dart-2016-windshield-wiper-failure-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V813000
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“Dodge Dart 2016: Windshield Wiper Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226728-dodge-dart-2016-windshield-wiper-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V813000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V813000).
Why it’s dangerous
Voltage spikes in the windshield washer pump can cause the wiper circuit to fail. This means the wipers might stop working unexpectedly, reducing driver visibility during rain and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Dodge Darts manufactured between April 13, 2015 and June 7, 2016 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without functioning wipers face reduced visibility during rain.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Dodge Dart was made between April 13, 2015 and June 7, 2016. The recall number is S83, and Chrysler will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free windshield washer pump replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began on December 28, 2016, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the replacement.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V813000 (August 11, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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