Recall 08V-583: 2006–2009 Dodge Charger, 2006–2009 Dodge Magnum

CHRYSLER LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 6, 2008, covering about 20,283 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-583
Report date
Nov 6, 2008
Vehicles affected
20,283
Owners notified
Nov 10, 2008

The problem

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.

The risk

This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.

The 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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerCHRYSLER LLC
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V583000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge Charger2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Dodge Magnum2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-583?

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 is recall 08V-583 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.