Power Train:Automatic Transmission (18V280000)

WARNING: This page is about the Charger GT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-05-03
Reference number: 18V280000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18V280000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2018 CHRYSLER 300

2018 DODGE CHALLENGER

2018 DODGE CHARGER

2018 DODGE DURANGO

2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

2018 RAM 1500

Campaign No: 18V280000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 71

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2018 FEB

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2018 APR

SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.