01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Dodge Challenger recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V191000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- September 10, 2020
- Potential units
- 319,610campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors.".
Why it matters: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Owner notification: April 27, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 19V758000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, TIRES, WHEELS
- Report received
- October 24, 2019
- Potential units
- 173campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
Why it matters: A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.
Owner notification: December 19, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 19V203000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 14, 2019
- Potential units
- 7,929campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays.".
Why it matters: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V32.
Owner notification: April 8, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH