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Multiple Chrysler Group Models Have Wrong Park Lock Rod
high How serious is it? About this label
The notice says this can lead to unintended vehicle movement and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V280000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 1, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| Vehicles covered | 7 model/year combinations, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and Ram 1500 vehicles, the wrong part may have been installed in the transmission that locks it into park. Because of this, the transmission may fail to shift into 'park' and hold the vehicle in place, meaning the vehicle could move on its own when the driver thinks it is safely parked.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair, installing the correct park lock rod, is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V280000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (7)
Who to contact
Chrysler — official Chrysler recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Chrysler Transmission and Axle Recalls Involving Lost Drive or Movement · all 3 Chrysler recalls in this area
- Dodge Power Train Recalls Involve Park Failures and Lost Power · all 7 Dodge recalls in this area
- Jeep Powertrain Recalls Address Clutch Overheating, Stalling, and Park Failure · all 17 Jeep recalls in this area
- Ram Power Train Recalls: Transmission Leaks, Rollaway and Power Loss · all 13 RAM recalls in this area
Other Chrysler 300 recalls
- Mar 14, 2024Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Side Airbag Rupturehigh
- Feb 15, 2024Chrysler 300 and Dodge Parking Brake Roll-Away Riskhigh
- Oct 27, 2022Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger Tire Sensor Failuremedium
- Jul 14, 2022Chrysler 300, Challenger, Charger TPMS Sensor Failuremedium
- Jul 8, 2021Chrysler 300, Challenger, Charger windshields may detach in crashhigh
- Mar 14, 2019Chrysler 300, Challenger, Charger Cluster Warning Failuremedium
Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
- Safety risk
- If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.