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- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
- Risk
- A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EVs may have an amplifier that is missing software. Without it, the amplifier may not emit exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. These vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 141 for minimum sound requirements for hybrid electric vehicles.
A vehicle that does not make sound may fail to alert pedestrians that it is moving, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect the amplifier and update its software if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 (recall 44C), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Charger EV | 20242025 |
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