NHTSA recall 17V496000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dodge Challenger and 1 more
Reported Aug 8, 20171,207 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T48Built Feb 6, 2017 – May 30, 2017
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.
The risk
If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.