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2010 DODGE Challenger

7 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #10V475000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
The power steering system in your vehicle has a hose that sends hydraulic pressure to the steering gear. This hose can crack at the crimped end and leak fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering hose cracks, it could leak fluid onto your engine, which is hot. This could cause a fire, putting you and others at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will inspect the power steering hose and replace it if it's damaged. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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High Priority #19V018000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
A faulty air bag inflator in your vehicle's passenger side could potentially explode and cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash that deploys the passenger air bag, the inflator could burst and send metal shrapnel flying towards you, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the faulty air bag inflator for free at a dealership, and you should not drive your vehicle until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
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High Priority #18V021000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some older Jeep Wranglers, Chryslers, and Dodges, the inflator that makes the airbag work could fail and explode, causing sharp metal fragments to fly everywhere.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening risk, and it's crucial to take immediate action.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, at no cost to you. Please don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done, and schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
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High Priority #16V352000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps protect you in a crash. In some of the affected vehicles, this inflator could rupture and send sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, you and your passengers could be at risk of serious injury or death from flying metal fragments. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. You'll receive a notice from the manufacturer with instructions on how to proceed.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
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High Priority #15V444000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The driver's airbag in your Dodge Challenger is designed to save your life in a crash. But in some 2008-2010 models, the airbag's inflator might let water in over time, which could cause it to burst apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge, as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.
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High Priority #09V420000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear wheel spindle nut is a crucial part that keeps your rear wheels securely attached to your vehicle. In some 2009-2010 models with rear-wheel drive, this nut was not installed properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spindle nut is missing, your rear wheel could come loose while driving, causing a tire and wheel separation. This could lead to a sudden loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will inspect the tire and wheel assembly to ensure the spindle nut is in place. If not, they'll install it for free, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
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Moderate #10V200000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's ignition system may have a faulty wireless ignition module that could cause the key to come out of the ignition before the car is in park.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could accidentally take your foot off the brake pedal while the car is still in gear, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
We'll fix it for you at no charge by inspecting and replacing the faulty module, and we'll get it done by August 23, 2010.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
4 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other DODGE Challenger Years

2019
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
3 recalls

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