Vehicle recall 08V583000 · November 6, 2008
Dodge Charger and Magnum
The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. H37.CUSTOMERS may also 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
- 08V583000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 2008
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- H37
- Owner notification
- November 10, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,283
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Charger (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Dodge Magnum (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
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