The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V610000·Announced 2013-12-06

Chrysler Recalls 2013 Vehicles for Transmission Output Shaft Fracture Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2013 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Ram 1500 vehicles because a transmission output shaft may fracture, potentially causing loss of power or the vehicle rolling away.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission output shaft fracture) that can lead to loss of power or the vehicle rolling away, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with ZF all-wheel drive (AWD) 8HP45 transmissions. The recall affects 4,194 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture. This fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, CHRYSLER, RAM CHARGER, 300, 1500
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
4,194

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • CHARGER
  • 300
  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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