DODGE CHARGER 2018: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V281000

Make Model Year
DODGE CHARGER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-27 2018-05-01 2018-05-03

Production Dates: 2014-08-05 - 2018-03-08

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U37

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13928

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.