2017 Dodge Challenger Recall for Transmission Park Position Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Dodge Challengers with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions because the vehicle may not stay in Park, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle rolling) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The recall involves 7,802 vehicles.
The defect occurs when 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. 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.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began in 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41. 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 CHALLENGER
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Affected units
- 7,802
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 (1)
- CHALLENGER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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