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2018 Dodge Charger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Charger. The most recent was reported on March 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHARGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Charger, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V198000March 14, 2024Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
20V512000August 27, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
18V524000August 9, 2018Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System › Software
18V281000May 1, 2018Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
18V280000May 1, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V198000Manufacturer no. 19B

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2024
Owner notification
February 20, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
284,982 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V198000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V512000Manufacturer no. W62

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
August 27, 2020
Owner notification
October 22, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
26,361 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

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 20V512000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V524000Manufacturer no. U87

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA
August 9, 2018
Owner notification
October 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Charger
August 30, 2017 – December 9, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

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 18V524000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 2018 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 2018 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 18V280000Manufacturer no. U43

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
May 1, 2018
Owner notification
June 28, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
71 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Dodge Charger
February 10, 2018 – March 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHARGER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 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 18V280000, 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: March 14, 2024.