The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles. An incompatible front wheel and brake package was installed and may allow the front tire to contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage.
The risk
A damaged tire can suddenly lose air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wheels and inspect and replace the front tires, as necessary. In addition, dealers will inspect the wheel alignment, adjusting it if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB0.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger | 2019 |
| Dodge Charger | 2019 |
Components: TIRES | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger | 2019 | 59 | 3 |
| Dodge Charger | 2019 | 120 | 5 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2019
27 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the service brakes; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
| 19V925000 30 Dec 2019 | Toyne Inc. |
| 19V893000 16 Dec 2019 | Foretravel, Inc. |
| 19V890000 12 Dec 2019 | Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. |
| 19V889000 12 Dec 2019 | General Motors LLC |
| 19V874000 10 Dec 2019 | Marion Body Works Inc. |
| 19V761000 24 Oct 2019 | General Motors LLC |
| 19V735000 16 Oct 2019 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 19V640000 30 Aug 2019 | Lion Electric Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019