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Dodge Charger Pursuit Driveshaft May Detach

NHTSA campaign 18V281000 · Reported May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

A detached driveshaft may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V281000
Reported to NHTSA	May 1, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and a V8 engine have a front driveshaft with a universal joint that may seize or fracture. If that happens, the front driveshaft can detach from the vehicle while it is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer to have the front driveshaft replaced; you can also call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair 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 18V281000. More in how recalls work.

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.