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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM may not stay in Park

NHTSA campaign 18V280000 · Reported 2018-05-01 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because the vehicle can move when you expect it to be parked; the notice does not say to stop driving, but get the free repair done promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

The wrong part may have been installed inside the automatic transmission. It is a rod that locks the transmission when you move the shifter into Park. If the wrong rod is in there, the transmission may not actually lock, so the vehicle can roll on its own after you think you have parked it. That could hurt someone standing nearby or cause a crash. A dealer installs the correct rod for free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact your dealer, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall U43), to schedule the work. 3. Have the correct park lock rod installed — there is no charge.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 Chrysler 300
2018 Dodge Challenger
2018 Dodge Charger
2018 Dodge Durango
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2018 Jeep Wrangler
2018 RAM 1500

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

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Chrysler power train recalls: park lock rods, transmissions and halfshafts · all 3 Chrysler recalls in this area
Will my Dodge stay in Park? Power train recalls explained · all 7 Dodge recalls in this area
Why do Jeep clutches, transmissions and Park systems keep failing? · all 17 Jeep recalls in this area
Ram transmission, park and driveline recalls: what owners need to know · all 13 RAM recalls in this area

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.