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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V496000·Announced 2017-08-08

Dodge Charger and Challenger Recall for Engine Oil Cooler Hose Failure

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles with Hellcat engines because engine oil cooler hoses may fail, causing rapid oil loss and increased crash or fire 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 (engine oil cooler hose failure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash or fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The recall addresses a defect where the engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail, resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface. This can impair driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash or fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
1,207

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
  • CHALLENGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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