Dodge Charger (2015-2018): Power train
Recall 18V281000 · May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
13,928
vehicles affected
13,928
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V281000
- Date
- May 1, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 13,928
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V281000?
1 model: Dodge Charger (2015-2018), about 13,928 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V281000?
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.
What can happen?
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.