NHTSA Campaign 09V420000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by CHRYSLER LLC · Reported Oct 29, 2009 · 12,656 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Consequence
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 300 | 2009 | 12,656 |
| CHRYSLER | 300 | 2010 | 12,656 |
| DODGE | CHALLENGER | 2009 | 12,656 |
| DODGE | CHALLENGER | 2010 | 12,656 |
| DODGE | CHARGER | 2009 | 12,656 |
| DODGE | CHARGER | 2010 | 12,656 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V420000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.