NHTSA Campaign 08V295000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Issued by CHRYSLER LLC · Reported Jul 2, 2008 · 5,509 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 300 | 2008 | 5,509 |
| DODGE | CHARGER | 2008 | 5,509 |
| DODGE | MAGNUM | 2008 | 5,509 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V295000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.