CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles with all-wheel drive and V8 engines may have a front driveshaft whose universal joint can seize or fracture. This can cause the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle.
If the front driveshaft comes loose, it can become a road hazard for other drivers and increases the risk of a crash. This recall applies only to pursuit police vehicles, so check whether your Charger is one of them before assuming it is covered.
Chrysler will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front driveshaft at no cost. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number U37), or check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Charger | 2015201620172018 |
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