Recall 08V583000: 2006–2009 Dodge Magnum and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 6, 2008

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER LLC

Potentially affected

20,283vehicles

Model years

2006–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.

Possible consequence

This could allow the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction startling the driver, and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Dodge Charger1,294 complaints
• 2007 Dodge Charger554 complaints
• 2008 Dodge Charger609 complaints
• 2009 Dodge Charger174 complaints
• 2006 Dodge Magnum321 complaints
• 2007 Dodge Magnum108 complaints
• 2008 Dodge Magnum93 complaints
• 2009 Dodge Magnum1 complaints