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Dodge Charger EV may not sound pedestrian warning
medium How serious is it? About this label
A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians that it is moving, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V389000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
These Dodge Charger electric cars are supposed to make sound on the outside so people nearby can hear them coming. On the recalled vehicles, the amplifier that creates that sound may be missing its software. Without that software, the amplifier may not put out any exterior sound at all, including the alert meant to warn pedestrians. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule setting a minimum sound requirement for electric and hybrid vehicles.
What you should do
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 25V389000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Dodge Backup Camera and Pedestrian Warning Recalls Explained for Owners · all 9 Dodge recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
- Safety risk
- A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.