Chrysler Recalls 2014-2017 AWD Vehicles for Driveshaft Bolt Issue
Chrysler is recalling 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 AWD vehicles because front driveshaft bolts may loosen, potentially causing a loss of motive power and increasing crash risk.
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 (driveshaft disconnection) that can cause a loss of motive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The recall involves approximately 69,298 vehicles. The defect is that the front driveshaft bolts may loosen, which can allow the front driveshaft to disconnect. This disconnection can result in a loss of motive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- DODGE, CHRYSLER CHARGER, 300
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Affected units
- 69,298
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 (2)
- CHARGER
- 300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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