Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft (18V281000)

WARNING: This page is about the Charger GT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-05-03
Reference number: 18V281000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18V281000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2015 DODGE CHARGER

2016 DODGE CHARGER

2017 DODGE CHARGER

2018 DODGE CHARGER

Campaign No: 18V281000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 13928

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2014 AUG

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2018 MAR

SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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 OF DEFECT

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.