Chrysler 2018 300 Recall: Transmission Park Lock Rod Issue
Chrysler recalls 2018 300 vehicles with incorrect park lock rod that may prevent shifting into park, risking unintended movement and crashes. Owners must contact Chrysler for free fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 300 vehicles that may have an incorrect park lock rod installed in the transmission. This could prevent the vehicle from shifting into park, increasing the risk of unintended movement and potential crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224674-chrysler-2018-300-recall-transmission-park-lock-rod-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224674-chrysler-2018-300-recall-transmission-park-lock-rod-issue · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V280000
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“Chrysler 2018 300 Recall: Transmission Park Lock Rod Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224674-chrysler-2018-300-recall-transmission-park-lock-rod-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #18V280000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V280000).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrect park lock rod may not allow the transmission to shift into 'PARK' mode. This can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, especially when parked on inclines or in tight spaces, potentially leading to collisions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chrysler 300 vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently park on slopes or in tight spaces are at higher risk of unintended vehicle movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Chrysler 300 has an incorrect park lock rod installed. The recall covers vehicles purchased between June 2018 and the recall start date.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free transmission park lock rod installation.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V280000 (January 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.