Chrysler / Dodge / Ram recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 300 2013
- Dodge Charger 2013
- Ram 1500 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V610000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,194
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 24, 2012 to Feb 12, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- N65
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Dodge recall: Seats Aug 1, 2024
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags Mar 14, 2024
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Parking brake Feb 15, 2024
- Dodge recall: Power train Nov 23, 2022
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Tires Oct 27, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.