NHTSA Recall # | 78745 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V295000 |
MFG Compaign # | H23 |
Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS |
Date of notification | 21/07/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/12/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/03/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/07/08 |
Report created | 08/07/08 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5509 |
Defect 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 summary | This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on july 21, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall 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. |