NHTSA recall 08V583000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Dodge Charger and 1 more
Reported Nov 6, 200820,283 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER LLCMaker’s number H37Built May 17, 2005 – Oct 21, 2008
The defect
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 remedy
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.