Vehicle recall 08V295000 · July 2, 2008
Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and 1 more model
The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling 5,509 my 2008 300, Dodge magnum, and charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
- Consequence
- This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on July 21, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. H23.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
- 08V295000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2008
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- H23
- Owner notification
- July 21, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,509
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle hubs
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 (2008): 2008
- Dodge Charger (2008): 2008
- Dodge Magnum (2008): 2008
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