Dodge recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Charger 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V281000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13,928
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 5, 2014 to Mar 8, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
- Maker's own recall number
- U37
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.