NHTSA recall 18V280000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 18V280000 |
| Manufacturer's number | U43 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2018-05-01 |
| Owners notified | 2018-06-28 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 71 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2019 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2019-10-22 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 71 |
| Reported remedied | 58 (81%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 2 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2019 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
What can happen
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2018 CHRYSLER 300 | Built 2018-02-10 to 2018-04-06. |
|---|---|
| 2018 DODGE CHALLENGER | Built 2018-02-10 to 2018-03-29. |
| 2018 DODGE CHARGER | Built 2018-02-10 to 2018-03-28. |
| 2018 DODGE DURANGO | Built 2018-03-26 to 2018-03-26. |
| 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | Built 2018-02-13 to 2018-04-05. |
| 2018 JEEP WRANGLER | Built 2018-02-27 to 2018-04-04. |
| 2018 RAM 1500 | Built 2018-02-28 to 2018-03-27. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 1808423 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. ? P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2. ? P0606 - Internal Control Processor. Customer may also experience the following: ? While the engine is running, customer may experience a vehicle limp in/home mode (speed limitation, engine throttle limitation and the ETC light flashing and MIL will be on) or the vehicle may experience a no-start condition. NOTE: Associated with DTC: P0606 - Internal Control Processor. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
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| 1808323 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. ? P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2. ? P0606 - Internal Control Processor. Customer may also experience the following: ? While the engine is running, customer may experience a vehicle limp in/home mode (speed limitation, engine throttle limitation and the ETC light flashing and MIL will be on) or the vehicle may experience a no-start condition. NOTE: Associated with DTC: P0606 - Internal Control Processor. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 1807623 | 2023-08-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? **P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance.** ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. ? P06EF - Engine Restart Performance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 1807723 | 2023-08-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? **P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance.** ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. ? P06EF - Engine Restart Performance. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| S2325000006 | 2023-08-21. Service bulletin. Customer complaint may include a MIL-on or check engine lamp on condition. |
| S1808000152 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration |
| S2207000002 | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Coolant leak |
| 2102422 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are available: Engine REV stationary exhaust noise restrictions. Complaint of noticeable low RPM during a hard braking procedure. |
| 2102322 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are available: Engine REV stationary exhaust noise restrictions. Complaint of noticeable low RPM during a hard braking procedure. |
| 2102422 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are available: Engine REV stationary exhaust noise restrictions. Complaint of noticeable low RPM during a hard braking procedure. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.