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2006-2009 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum recall: column shift

Chrysler LLC reported this safety recall on November 6, 2008. It covers about 20,283 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20,283
reported
Nov 6, 2008
owners notified
Nov 10, 2008
related complaints
594

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 08V583000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 594 complaints about transmission problems.

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Questions about recall 08V583000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum column shift?

Yes. Recall 08V583000, reported on November 6, 2008, covers about 20,283 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V583000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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