Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V583000 | CHRYSLER LLC | from 05/17/2005 to 10/21/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 20283 | 11/10/2008 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/06/2008 | 11/06/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. the recall began on november 10, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. h37.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V295000 | CHRYSLER LLC | from 12/19/2007 to 03/12/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 5509 | 07/21/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/02/2008 | 07/08/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. the torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. this could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. the recall began on july 21, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. h23.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 21-018-08 | 07/12/2008 | 10026168 | Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements. *pe | 10/03/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 1804807 | 11/16/2007 | 10023640 | Flash: mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code p050d - cold start rough idle or delay at initial throttle tip in from a stop. *nj | 01/18/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||
| PE08052 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/02/2008 | 11/10/2008 | PRNDL MISALIGNMENT | 08V583000 | |
| In a november 5, 2008 letter, chrysler submitted a defect information report describing a defect condition that could result in prndl misalignment (i.e., incorrect gear indication) in approximately 20,300 model year (my) 2006 through 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles built from may 17, 2005 through october 21, 2008 (nhtsa recall no. 08v-583, chrysler recall h37).according to chrysler, the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.this could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.chrysler dealers will remedy the defect condition by installing a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable and the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. chrysler uses a unique column shifter in these police vehicles.after pe08-052 was opened, chrysler inspected a my 2009 police vehicle and noted that though the gearshift cable appeared fully seated into the steering column mounting bracket, the cable retention feature (locking pin) was not fully seated.chrysler subsequently determined that if the retention feature is not fully seated, the cable may disengage from the mounting bracket, resulting in the shift linkage system not functioning to design intent with the potential for incorrect gear position indication via the prndl display.chysler's inspection of 59 my 2009 dodge charger and magnum police vehicles in september and october found 30 where the gearshift cable was not fully engaged to the mounting bracket.there are no reported crashes or injuries related to the defect condition to date. this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 84000 | ||
| I have a 2008 dodge charger, which has had several electrical problems to occur since i purchased the vehicle in aug., 2008. 2 of the problems could have cause serious injury if i had wrecked when the sterring wheel locked or just the other day the fan blade motors locked up and bursted my radiaotr. this vehicle is too new to have so many defects, especiall linking to electrical matters that are not recognized by the power-train warranty, which i feel should have all been covered the the warranty. after reading http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/, i wish this was brought to my attention before making the decision on this dodge vehicle. the car has several years before being paid off, but i am now terrified to continue driving this vehicle knowing anything, unplainable can happen at anytime. something needs to be done about dodge, chrysler, jeep for putting people's lives in danger. | |||
| 04/17/2008 | 1000 | 1 | |
| 2008 dodge charger se plus 3.5ho shortly after purchasing this vehicle i noticed a very bad shake/shudder/stutter when the vehicle was shifting, mainly from first to second gear, which results in power loss. i have taken it to various dealerships numerous times. one dealership told me that they could not duplicate the symptom, and that it was performing as designed. another dealership stated that they know exactly what i am taking about, but that dodge had not come up with a fix for it yet, and they did not know when they would. i see this as a safety issue, and this should be corrected asap. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 15000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 dodge charger with 15,500 miles with in that same week i have had my car at gary mathews motors dodge, jeep, and chrysler 3 times and i've been talking to ryan l. brown i took the car in for the first time on 4-21-09 they had it for less than one day and said it was fixed that the computer chip failed and they reprogrammed the power train control module. i had the car for one day and i had to take it in again on wednesday 4-23-09 and they had to tow my car it wasn't drive able this time they said the same code was coming up but they replaced the trans solenoid and performed a diagnostic also rnr valve body they then said they fixed the car and it was good to go the i had the car for a couple more day and it broke down again it went back in on saturday 4-26-09 and today is friday 5-1-09 and they replaced the power train control modular on tuesday 4-28-09 and they said the same code is still coming up and they have to replace more parts since the 28 or april they haven't contacted me so i called the chrysler company to launch a complaint and spoke with eric smith i told him what was going on and he said he would call gary mathews and find out what was going on and call back after about an hour i called them back and spoke with jack williams he said they called and we didn't answer but my phone never rang and then jack told me the same thing the guy at gary mathews was all ready telling me about my car so i got up set because i called chrysler to get some thing done because i bought a new car it's 1 year old and i can't drive it and no one knows how to fix it so i asked to file for a lemon law he said he did so and gave me a reference number of 18546683 then i asked him what else can i do and he told me that i should give it a couple of days i don't know what to do i bought a new car its broke down and no one can fix it can you help also even if they do fix it they have replaced so many major parts its the car safety i don't trust that car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 08/09/2008 | 150 | 1 | |
| I purchased this car on august 4 2008. initially, when i test drove the vehicle, the car would mildly vibrate on a complete stop. i told the sales representative about the problem and we both agreed it might have been a minor issue. he stated the problem will be corrected prior to purchasing the vehicle. i did not think nothing of the issue. the day i purchased the vehicle the sales representative stated that the problem was corrected through the maintenance department. one week later, the check engine lighted up on a saturday morning prior to me going to work. i drove to work with the light on with no others problems. after arriving at work, i called the dealership requesting a appointment at earliest tuesday morning. on that tuesday morning, the maintenance representative suggested that the engine sensor revealed flex plate also that i should leave the vehicle with him for arrival of the part the following day. i agreed and waited for two days. on friday morning, august 15 2008, i picked up my vehicle under the assumption everything was okay. after signing the maintenance invoice, i noticed the technical name of the problem was a flywheel. i felt a little misled. later, that afternoon, the check engine flickered on and off for a few minutes and the vehicle started vibrating very hard when stopping or slowing down. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 26000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge charger. while driving at approximately 15 mph the contact noticed the steering wheel was loose and seemed to wobble while turning. the contact stated the vehicle fish tailed and became uncontrollable. the contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to gain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the failure continued. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the last occasion the technicians diagnosed the failure and stated the power train torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000. ds | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 39000 | ||
| Reached for drink, knocked gearshift (automatic) into neutral. wheels locked up. was going 70 mph on i-10 near baton rouge. spun sideways, looking at white line, thru driver's window sideways down a busy highway, at night . put back in neutral, car straightened out. pulled to shoulder. waited for heart to return to normal. had seat cleaned the next day. could have been killed, due to 'driver's loss of control'. no one would have ever known what caused the wreck. how many have died this way?. | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Driving my 08 charger sxt and its is shifting really hard from 1st to 2nd and acts like it wants to just stall out is this normal or no. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2008 | 3000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 08 charger 3.5l v6 in jan of 08. only weeks after i noticed that it shifts hard on the very first shift of the day when it goes from 1st to 2nd. after that it shifts fine. i have had it to the shop 3 times. twice they uploaded a new computer program. it didn't help. the last time they claim to have replaced all of the seals in the transmission. that didn't fix it either. i have just given up nut i am considering filing a lemon law claim. figured with them being in the trouble they are it wouldn't really get me anywhere. nice car overall, just poor power train! *tr | |||
| 03/12/2008 | 271 | 30 | 02/16/2008 |
| Transmission shift hard from 1st to second gear every morning. loud enough to hear inside and outside of car. dealer says there is no fix ofr this problem, and it could be on all the new 2008 v6 chargers. they have failed to tell the public this information. and failed to fix my charger. it has been in the shop twice in 3 weeks. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 10/27/2008 | |||
| The ohio state highway patrol reports that the transmission shift cable on 2 of the 20, 2008 dodge charger police cruisers it is evaluating was found to be detached from its mounting bracket. this caused the miss-alignment between the prndl and the transmission which could cause the vehicle to still be in drive when the prndl indicates park. | |||