2008 Dodge Charger Recalls

What To Do If Your Charger Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 2008 Charger take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Dodge to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2008 Charger Recalls

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Recall for 2008 Dodge Charger

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 06 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V583000
  • Number Affected 20,283

  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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V583000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS Recall for 2008 Dodge Charger

  • Recall Announced JULY 02 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V295000
  • Number Affected 5,509

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on July 21, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V295000 »