NHTSA recall 08V295000
Power train › Axle hubs
Chrysler 300 and 2 more
Reported Jul 2, 20085,509 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER LLCMaker’s number H23Built Dec 19, 2007 – Mar 12, 2008
The defect
Chrysler IS recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. the torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. this could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
The risk
This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. the recall began on july 21, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.