2013 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and others recall: automatic transmission
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on December 6, 2013. It covers about 4,194 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,194
- reported
- Dec 6, 2013
- owners notified
- Mar 31, 2014
- related complaints
- 192
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
- Risk
- The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Recall number 13V610000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 300 2013 2013
- Dodge Charger 2013 2013
- Ram 1500 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 192 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 13V610000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and others automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 13V610000, reported on December 6, 2013, covers about 4,194 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V610000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
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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