NHTSA Recall 08V583000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V583000; Date: Nov. 6, 2008
This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dodge Charger; 2007 Dodge Charger; 2008 Dodge Charger; 2009 Dodge Charger; 2006 Dodge Magnum; 2007 Dodge Magnum; 2008 Dodge Magnum; 2009 Dodge Magnum
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift
Manufactured by: Chrysler Llc
Affected Units:: 20,283
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler recall no. H37. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 10, 2008
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