Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V281000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-05-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V281000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
13,928
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-01
Owners notified
2018-06-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Charger2018 2017 2016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.