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.