Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 13V-610 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-610 covers 4,194 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V610000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
The risk
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 36 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 24, 2012 to June 27, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.