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Dodge Charger Recall 21V516: Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V516, reported July 8, 2021, 21,258 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some of these vehicles were built with a windshield that may not have been properly bonded to the body during manufacturing. The windshield could separate from the vehicle in a crash, which fails to meet federal windshield mounting safety requirements.

A windshield that comes loose during a crash can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.

Authorized dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021, and you can contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V516Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk
A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler 30020202021
Dodge Challenger20202021
Dodge Charger20202021