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Dodge Charger police cars may lose front driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 18V281000 · Reported 2018-05-01 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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A shaft that drops off at speed is a serious crash hazard, so schedule the free repair promptly and have the car checked if you hear clunking, grinding, or feel heavy vibration underneath.

What's wrong, in plain English

These are all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger police vehicles with V8 engines. The joint on the front driveshaft, the spinning bar that sends power to the front wheels, can seize up or break. If it does, the whole shaft can come off the underside of the car while it is moving and land in the road, creating a hazard for the car itself and for anyone driving behind it. Dealers replace the front driveshaft free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the vehicle is in recall U37.
2. Contact a Chrysler/Dodge dealer, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to arrange the driveshaft replacement.
3. Have the new front driveshaft installed at no cost.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Dodge Charger

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge 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

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.