Driveline: driveshaftRecall 18V-281 · 2015–2018 Dodge Charger
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-281 covers 13,928 2015–2018 Dodge Charger for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V281000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 37 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 5, 2014 to March 8, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.