• May 17, 2018Electrical system

  Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled

  NHTSA campaign 18V-332 · 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by…

  The risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

• May 1, 2018Power train

  Front Driveshaft may Separate from Vehicle

  NHTSA campaign 18V-281 · 13,928 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

  The risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

• December 21, 2017Equipment

  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  NHTSA campaign 17V-824 · 61,791 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit…

  The risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

• February 14, 2017Power train

  Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect

  NHTSA campaign 17V-097 · 69,298 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

  The risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

• January 28, 2016Body and structure

  Body-Side Sill may Give when Jacking Car

  NHTSA campaign 16V-043 · 441,578 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

  The risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

  The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Dodge Charger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Charger: 18V-332 (Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled); 18V-281 (Front Driveshaft may Separate from Vehicle); 17V-824 (Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable); 17V-097 (Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2016 Dodge Charger has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2016 Dodge Charger?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Dodge dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.