Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.
What could happen
If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 300 2008
- Dodge Charger 2008
- Dodge Magnum 2008
- Jeep Commander 2008
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V567000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 17, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 19, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 292,798
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 24, 2007 to May 12, 2008
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition
- Maker's own recall number
- P57
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.