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Campaign 18V281000

Critical NHTSA Official Language
ID: #18V281000 MFR: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
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.

Affected Vehicles

2018 DODGE Charger
2017 DODGE Charger

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V281000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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