AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –

A fuse issue is prompting Chrysler Group to conduct a voluntary safety recall of 2011 and 2012 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans.

The automaker indicated the recall covers approximately 119,072 vehicles in the U.S. as well as another 8,274 units in Canada.

Chrysler explained a plastic insert surrounding a fuse may be subject to distortion caused by thermal expansion and contraction. The company said such distortion could interrupt power to the ABS/ESC control system and temporarily suspend its function.

If the condition occurs, the ABS/ESC warning lamp will illuminate. However, basic brake function is still fully available, according to Chrysler.

The OEM stressed recalled vehicles built prior to Dec. 20 will be fitted a new fuse which also will be relocated during a campaign officials told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will begin this month.

“Despite a small number of incidents, we concluded it was in the best interest of our customers to repair the vehicles and eliminate the potential for this condition to occur,” said David Dillon, Chrysler’s head of product investigations and campaigns.

The automaker added it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this recall.