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SevereNHTSA·18V280000·Announced 2018-05-01

Chrysler Recalls 2018 Vehicles for Incorrect Transmission Park Lock Rod

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles because an incorrect transmission park lock rod may prevent the vehicle from staying in Park, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission park lock mechanism that increases the risk of unintended vehicle movement and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango, and Challenger; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler; Chrysler 300; and RAM 1500 vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect where an incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving. This condition increases the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP CHARGER, CHALLENGER, DURANGO, 300
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
71

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 (7)

  • CHARGER
  • CHALLENGER
  • DURANGO
  • 300
  • GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 1500
  • WRANGLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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