Sep 16 2009

Auton Recalls: Chrysler, 300, 2008

Published by Lemon Law at 10:31 pm under Vehicle Recalls

Build Dates : December 19, 2007 - March 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V295000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20080721
Date Received by ODI: 20080702
Date Added to Databse: 20080708

Manufacturer’s Involved: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: H23

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5509

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.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall began on July 21, 2008.

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