Dodge Crash Tests, Recalls and Service Bulletins

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION H11; RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS NOTIFICATION APPLIES ONLY TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MYGIG RADIO (SALES CODE RER WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM OR REN WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE AVENGER AWD

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

2008 DODGE CALIBER

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-011-08

FLASH: MILL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR P2270. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

Bulletin Number: 18-014-08

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0234 AND/OR P0128. EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L TURBO ENGINE BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 2008. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-016-08

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0171. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-017-08

FLASH: IDLE VIBRATION FROM A STOP WITH CLOSED THROTTLE. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-019-08

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2173. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-020-08

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301 AND/OR P0302 AND/OR P0303 AND/OR P0304 SET. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-022-08

FLASH: IDLE OSCILLATION AFTER FUEL FILL WITH OR WITHOUT CLICKING SOUND FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 21-011-08

GEAR CLASH/DIFFICULT TO SHIFT - THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE 3RD/4TH/5TH & REVERSE GEAR SYNCHRONIZER (BLOCKER) RINGS TOGETHER AS A SET IF A DE-BONDING CONDITION IS FOUND. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 21-014-08

FLASH: INCORRECT REPORTING OF DTC P0730 FOR DTC P0717. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB

Bulletin Number: 18-017-08

FLASH: IDLE VIBRATION FROM A STOP WITH CLOSED THROTTLE. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-019-08

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2173. *NJ

2008 DODGE CARAVAN

Bulletin Number: 0802607

THIRD ROW POWER SEAT INOPERABLE - SEAT UPRIGHT WITH SEAT BACK FOLDED TO SEAT. *NJ UPDATED 01/18/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-028-07

FLASH: POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE - OVERLY SENSITIVE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION. *NJ UPDATED 5/13/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-038

2008 (RT) - FLASH: POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE - OVERLY SENSITIVE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804207

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION / DTC'S P2302, P2305, P2308, P2311, P2314 OR P2317. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 21-016-08

FLASH: 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 21-017-08

FLASH: 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

2008 (LX/LE) SRT8 - SUSPECT CAM SENSOR THAT MAY SET A MIL FOR P0340 AND/OR P0344. *NJ

2008 DODGE CHARGER

Bulletin Number: 08-030

Bulletin Number: 08-031

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-039

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE REN MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 1804807

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P050D - COLD START ROUGH IDLE OR DELAY AT INITIAL THROTTLE TIP IN FROM A STOP. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE CHARGER AWD

Bulletin Number: 1804407

2008 DODGE DAKOTA

Bulletin Number: 08-031

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 09-002-08

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INCORRECT. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.7L ENGINE BUILT FROM FEB. 17, 2008 AND BUILT BEFORE APRIL 25, 2008. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE DURANGO

Bulletin Number: 08-031

Bulletin Number: 08-033

2008 (HB/HG) - RATTLE-LIKE SOUNDER UNDER VEHICLE. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Bulletin Number: 08-031

Bulletin Number: 08-039

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE REN MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1400108

SLOW FUEL TANK FILL OR PREMATURE FILLER NOZZLE SHUT OFF. *NJ

Bulletin Number: H 06

EMISSIONS RECALL H06-SPARK PLUGS. APPROXIMATELY 440 ENGINES IN THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD INCORRECT SPARK PLUGS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED IN THREE OF THE SIX CYLINDERS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE MAGNUM

Bulletin Number: 08-030

2008 (LX/LE) SRT8 - SUSPECT CAM SENSOR THAT MAY SET A MIL FOR P0340 AND/OR P0344. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-031

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-039

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE REN MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 1804807

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P050D - COLD START ROUGH IDLE OR DELAY AT INITIAL THROTTLE TIP IN FROM A STOP. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE NITRO

Bulletin Number: 0800107

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-031

DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1800208

FLASH: ROUGH IDLE AND DROP IN ENGINE SPEED UPON GEAR ENGAGEMENT AFTER COLD START. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 18-027-08

FLASH: TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER OR HIGH CABIN TEMPERATURES ON START-UP. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

REAR DOOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE HANDLES DO NOT FUNCTION. *KB UPDATED 01/09/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304206

Bulletin Number: H 11

2008 DODGE RAM 1500

Bulletin Number: 07037

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 07048

STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-004

2003-2008 (DR) RAM TRUCK 1500-STEERING SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT OR LOW VEHICLE SPEED MANEUVERS. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2304106

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

2008 DODGE RAM 2500

Bulletin Number: 07037

Bulletin Number: 07048

STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-036

2008 (DH/D1/DC/DM) - INJECTION PUMP FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 11-001-08

TURBOCHARGER CLEANING PROCEDURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION FOR 2007-2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK (2500/3500). *PE

Bulletin Number: 1100307

CUMMINS 6.7L DIESEL TUROCHARGER - NECESSARY SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1803307

PCM MAY NOT REPROGRAM AND ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *KB EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION IN EXHAUST. *KB FLASH: ENGINE SYSTEM AND EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. UPDATED 4/28/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2101907

FLASH: 68RFE TRANSMISSION - HARSH COASTDOWN SHIFT AND/OR HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2200207

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT LOAD RESET SWITCH. TIRE ROTATION CAUTION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2304106

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

2008 DODGE RAM 3500

Bulletin Number: 07037

Bulletin Number: 07048

STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-036

2008 (DH/D1/DC/DM) - INJECTION PUMP FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 11-001-08

TURBOCHARGER CLEANING PROCEDURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION FOR 2007-2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK (2500/3500). *PE

Bulletin Number: 1100307

CUMMINS 6.7L DIESEL TUROCHARGER - NECESSARY SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1803307

PCM MAY NOT REPROGRAM AND ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *KB EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION IN EXHAUST. *KB FLASH: ENGINE SYSTEM AND EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. UPDATED 4/28/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2101907

FLASH: 68RFE TRANSMISSION - HARSH COASTDOWN SHIFT AND/OR HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304106

AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED ON ABOUT 1600 DODGE VEHICLES. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 37

2008 DODGE RAM 4500

Bulletin Number: 07037

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 07048

STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-036

2008 (DH/D1/DC/DM) - INJECTION PUMP FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2304106

JERR-DAN: REVISED CARRIER MUD FLAP INSTALLATION ON 2008 FORD F550 AND DODGE RAM 4500/5000 CHASSIS CABS. *PE

Bulletin Number: TB 08-246

2008 DODGE RAM 5500

Bulletin Number: 07037

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 07048

STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-036

2008 (DH/D1/DC/DM) - INJECTION PUMP FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1804407

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2304106

JERR-DAN: REVISED CARRIER MUD FLAP INSTALLATION ON 2008 FORD F550 AND DODGE RAM 4500/5000 CHASSIS CABS. *PE

Bulletin Number: TB 08-246

Recalls for 2008 Dodge

2008 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

07V426000

Component:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

04/25/2007 - 07/03/2007

Potential Units Affected:

1158

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

07V414000

Component:

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

10/11/2006 - 07/13/2007

Potential Units Affected:

72333

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

07V104000

Component:

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

08/08/2006 - 02/22/2007

Potential Units Affected:

11191

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.

DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

07V473000

Component:

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

03/09/2006 - 07/27/2007

Potential Units Affected:

102042

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.

THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

07V240000

Component:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

04/17/2007 - 04/19/2007

Potential Units Affected:

798

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE AVENGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V152000

Component:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer:

CHRYSLER LLC.

Manufacture Dates:

03/07/2006 - 01/24/2008

Potential Units Affected:

180963

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.

ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE CHARGER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V295000

Component:

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Manufacturer:

CHRYSLER LLC

Manufacture Dates:

12/19/2007 - 03/12/2008

Potential Units Affected:

5509

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.

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE MAGNUM

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V295000

Component:

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Manufacturer:

CHRYSLER LLC

Manufacture Dates:

12/19/2007 - 03/12/2008

Potential Units Affected:

5509

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.

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V347000

Component:

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

10/24/2007 - 11/12/2007

Potential Units Affected:

277

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 277 MY 2008 DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER 2500 TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE SPRING LEAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT RAW MATERIAL. THEREFORE THE LEAVES ARE THICKER THAN THE SERIAL COMPONENTS.

THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.

2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V109000

Component:

STRUCTURE

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

08/25/2006 - 01/14/2008

Potential Units Affected:

727

CHRYSLER/SPRINTER IS RECALLING 727 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH 144 INCH WHEELBASE AND STANDARD ROOF HEIGHT. THESE VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201U, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' SOME VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD CERTAIN HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS INSTALLED AT THE C-PILLAR.

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS ARE MISSING, THE APPROPRIATE PADS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-853-1403.

2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V352000

Component:

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

01/17/2008 - 02/26/2008

Potential Units Affected:

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 79 MY 2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 TRUCKS. SOME OF THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFTS ON THE REAR AXLE WHICH WERE LABELED WITH THE CHARGE INDICATOR "S," MAY CONTAIN CRACKS AT THE RADIUS BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE FLANGE.

THESE CRACKS MAY CAUSE A BREAKAGE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE LEFT REAR DRIVE SHAFT FOR CHARGE INDICATOR "S" AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.

2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V110000

Component:

Manufacturer:

Manufacture Dates:

12/12/2006 - 01/24/2008

Potential Units Affected:

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 34 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 CARGO VANS. SOME OF THESE VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE CORRECT BRAKE COMPONENTS INSTALLED.

THIS COULD RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.