Vehicle recall 18V280000 · May 1, 2018
Ram 1500, Chrysler 300 and 5 more models
An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
- Consequence
- If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V280000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- U43
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 71
- 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 (2018): 2018
- Dodge Challenger (2018): 2018
- Dodge Charger (2018): 2018
- Dodge Durango (2018): 2018
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2018): 2018
- Jeep Wrangler (2018): 2018
- Ram 1500 (2018): 2018
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