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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. the contact stated that the throttle warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle became hesitant. the vehicle was powered off and restarted, as it resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic where they stated that the electronic throttle control needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. the contact stated that the throttle light illuminated on the instrument panel while driving and the vehicle would hesitate. the driver turned the vehicle off and restarted and the vehicle functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the electronic throttle control needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 100,000. ap | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. while parked, the electronic throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that the warning light would illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. while parked the electronic throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning light would illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. ds | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 14000 | 1 | |
| . sporadic problem with the car developing a violent shake when traveling between 50-70mph. problem has only been detected sporadically when going up/down inclines on interstate. car loses momentum when problem occurs requiring me to completely let off gas and drop car into neutral to regain momentum. cannot recreate problem at will, only occurs sporadically. . problem has occurred over 20 times since mid december 2009 . car has been taken on 7 separate occasions to local dodge dealership where purchased (bob frensley chrsyler/dodge). five of these occasions invoicable work was performed as noted below. dealership claims they can no longer recreate the problem and refuse to work on the car any longer . problem has been reported to dodge customer care with 2 separate cases being opened. dodge customer care refuses to authorize any further work unless the dealership acknowledges that they can recreate the problem. . both dodge customer care and the dealership have verbally recommended the following solution: continue to drive the car until the problem worsens and then bring it back to be serviced. . each time the car has been returned to me the problem has recurred within 3 days invoices: #1 (01/08/2010) . replaced fuel injector due to p0304 code cylinder #4 misfire . replace left rear tire due to nail in tire (covered by extended warranty) #2 (01/18/2010) . flash upgrade torque converter (performed, not listed on invoice) . wheel balance (both front, both rear) . mount match wheel to tire (each wheel) #3 (01/26/2010) . replaced torque converter . remove and reposition molding/windshield a-pillar #4 (02/12/2010) . flash upgrade torque converter (performed, not listed on invoice) . replace 4 low tire pressure sensors . cross switch all tires . front end/rear wheel alignment #5 (02/22/2010) . added antifriction modifier to transmission . test drove vehicle and could not recreate problem. *tr | |||