Vehicle recall 05V460000 · October 6, 2005
Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango and 5 more models
On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42RLE automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42RLE automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
- Consequence
- If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. E14.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2005
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- E14
- Owner notification
- November 28, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 256,409
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 300 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Dodge Charger (2006): 2006
- Dodge Dakota (2005): 2005
- Dodge Durango (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Dodge Magnum (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Jeep Liberty (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Jeep Wrangler (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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