DODGE HORNET (2023) recall — Back Over Prevention
Chrysler recalls 2023 Dodge Hornet vehicles with missing or disconnected rear pedestrian siren that may fail to alert pedestrians when reversing, risking injury. Owners must contact FCA US, LLC for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure to alert pedestrians when backing up increases the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Hornet vehicles because the rear pedestrian siren may be disconnected or missing, failing to alert pedestrians when reversing. This could lead to injury if a pedestrian is near the vehicle while backing up. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81290-dodge-hornet-2023-back-over-prevention-recall-pedestrian-alert-siren.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81290-dodge-hornet-2023-back-over-prevention-recall-pedestrian-alert-siren · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V696000
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“Dodge Hornet 2023 Back Over Prevention Recall: Pedestrian Alert Siren Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81290-dodge-hornet-2023-back-over-prevention-recall-pedestrian-alert-siren. Based on NHTSA recall #23V696000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V696000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear pedestrian siren may be disconnected or missing, so it doesn't sound when the vehicle is in reverse. This means pedestrians could be unaware of the vehicle's movement and get injured while the car is backing up.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Dodge Hornet vehicles are affected. Pedestrians near the vehicle while backing up are at risk of injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Dodge Hornet has a disconnected or missing rear pedestrian siren. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. from November 2022 to November 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Check Siren Connection
Inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection for disconnection or damage.
Contact FCA US
Call FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear pedestrian siren may be disconnected or missing, causing it to fail when the vehicle is in reverse, which increases the risk of injury to pedestrians.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2023 Dodge Hornet is affected if the rear pedestrian siren is disconnected or missing. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. from November 2022 to November 2023.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to have the siren connection inspected and repaired for free.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V696000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 23V696000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the rear pedestrian siren connection and, if necessary, secure and/or replace the connector or siren, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is B5A. 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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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 #23V696000 (October 17, 2023)
- 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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