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2017 Dodge Charger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Charger. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHARGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Dodge Charger, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System › Software
18V281000May 1, 2018Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
17V496000August 8, 2017Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
17V097000February 14, 2017Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V332000Manufacturer no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 17, 2018
Owner notification
June 4, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,815,661 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Dodge Charger
May 4, 2013 – May 24, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Components: Electrical System › Software; Electrical System › Wiring; Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V332000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V281000Manufacturer no. U37

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
May 1, 2018
Owner notification
June 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13,928 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Dodge Charger
August 5, 2014 – March 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V281000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V496000Manufacturer no. T48

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
August 8, 2017
Owner notification
October 3, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,207 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Dodge Charger
February 6, 2017 – May 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.

Safety risk

If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V496000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V097000Manufacturer no. T03

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Report received by NHTSA
February 14, 2017
Owner notification
April 7, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
69,298 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Dodge Charger
April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Safety risk

A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V097000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 22, 2018.