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2017 DODGE Challenger

3 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #17V496000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine oil cooler hoses might be at risk of failing, causing a loss of engine oil.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, oil could spray onto your windshield or a hot surface, making it harder to see and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! You'll get a notification from Chrysler, and the dealerships will replace the oil cooler lines at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.
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Critical #17V431000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your 2017 Dodge Challenger's transmission control module might not keep the car in PARK if you turn off the engine and get out of the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you exit the vehicle without putting the parking brake on, the car could roll away and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will update the transmission control module software for free, and they'll notify you when and where to bring your car in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.
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Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle connects and powers various systems, like cruise control. In some of these models, the wiring might cause a short circuit, which can prevent the cruise control from turning off.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might not be able to stop the cruise control from keeping your vehicle at a steady speed or even making it speed up. This could lead to a crash if you can't control your speed.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software in your vehicle's control module to prevent this issue, and the repair is free. You should schedule the update as soon as possible, and in the meantime, avoid using cruise control and follow the steps in the recall notice to safely stop your vehicle if needed.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other DODGE Challenger Years

2019
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
3 recalls

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