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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224674-chrysler-300-2018-recall-power-train · Recall date January 5, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V280000
“CHRYSLER 300 (2018) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 5, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224674-chrysler-300-2018-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V280000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V280000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V280000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) CHRYSLER 300 (2018) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a CHRYSLER 300 (2018) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V280000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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