The defect
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
The risk
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 2009, 2010 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2009, 2010 |
| Dodge Charger | 2009, 2010 |
Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 2009 | 83 | 5 |
| Chrysler 300 | 2010 | 123 | 7 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2009 | 133 | 7 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2010 | 299 | 7 |
| Dodge Charger | 2009 | 174 | 6 |
| Dodge Charger | 2010 | 232 | 6 |
Other wheels recalls in 2009
5 of the 491 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2009 concerned the wheels; CHRYSLER LLC filed 29 campaigns in all.
| 09V267000 10 Jul 2009 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| 09V178000 26 May 2009 | TESLA MOTORS |
| 09V179000 26 May 2009 | LOTUS CARS USA, INC. |
| 09V147000 1 May 2009 | BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2009