The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V281000·Announced 2018-05-01

Dodge Charger Recall: Front Driveshaft May Detach and Cause Crash

Chrysler is recalling 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles because the front driveshaft may detach, creating a road hazard 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 detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The recall addresses a defect where the front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture, causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

If the front driveshaft detaches, it may become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 13,928 vehicles.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 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 CHARGER
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
13,928

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)

  • CHARGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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