DODGE CHALLENGER (2021) recall — Electrical System
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challengers due to safety system indicators not illuminating properly in light and dark conditions, potentially increasing crash risk. Owners must have instrument clusters reprogrammed free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without visible safety system indicators, a driver may not receive information regarding vehicle safety, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling some 2021 Dodge Challengers because their safety system indicators don't work well in both light and dark conditions. This could mean drivers don't get important safety information, raising the chance of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80312-2021-dodge-challenger-electrical-system-recall-safety-indicators-may-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80312-2021-dodge-challenger-electrical-system-recall-safety-indicators-may-not · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V664000
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“2021 Dodge Challenger Electrical System Recall: Safety Indicators May Not Work.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80312-2021-dodge-challenger-electrical-system-recall-safety-indicators-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #21V664000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V664000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's safety system indicators don't light up enough in daylight or nighttime driving. This means drivers might not know if their vehicle is in a safe state, which could lead to crashes or injuries.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Dodge Challengers with the specific model and year mentioned in the recall notice. Drivers who rely on these indicators for safety information are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Dodge Challenger has safety system indicators that don't light up properly in both light and dark conditions. The recall was issued for specific vehicles that don't meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Reprogramming
Dealers will reprogram instrument clusters with the correct software version at no cost to fix the safety indicator issue.
Check Notification Letter
You should have received a notification letter from Chrysler dated October 5, 2021, confirming this recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The 2021 Dodge Challengers in this recall don't illuminate safety system indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2021 Dodge Challenger that doesn't light up safety indicators properly in light and dark conditions, as specified in the recall notice.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact a dealer for free reprogramming of the instrument clusters to fix the safety indicator issue. You should have received a notification letter dated October 5, 2021.
Contact Dodge
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dodge to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V664000 — Dodge Dodge Hello, I own a Dodge that is covered by recall 21V664000 from Dodge. The official recall notice states: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #21V664000 (August 26, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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