Chrysler 2018 Dodge Challenger Powertrain Recall: Cruise Control Safety Risk
Chrysler recalls 2018 Dodge Challenger powertrain control modules due to cruise control system failure risk. Affected vehicles may not shut off cruise control, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Chrysler for free software update or PCM replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Challenger vehicles with specific powertrain control modules (PCMs) because a defect could prevent the cruise control from disengaging. If the cruise control stays active during a short circuit, the vehicle might keep moving or accelerate unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224708-chrysler-2018-dodge-challenger-powertrain-recall-cruise-control-safety-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224708-chrysler-2018-dodge-challenger-powertrain-recall-cruise-control-safety-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18E053000
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“Chrysler 2018 Dodge Challenger Powertrain Recall: Cruise Control Safety Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224708-chrysler-2018-dodge-challenger-powertrain-recall-cruise-control-safety-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18E053000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E053000).
Why it’s dangerous
The defect causes the cruise control system to fail to disengage during a short circuit in the vehicle's wiring. This means the driver cannot shut off cruise control by pressing the brake pedal or manually turning it off, potentially causing the vehicle to keep moving or accelerate unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Dodge Challenger vehicles with the recalled powertrain control modules (PCMs) are affected. Drivers using cruise control in these vehicles face the risk of unexpected acceleration or maintaining speed if a short circuit occurs.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Dodge Challenger has a powertrain control module (PCM) with part numbers P5160023, P5160025, or 68412287AA. The recall began July 26, 2018, and affects vehicles with the Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Owners should call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free software update or PCM replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
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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 #18E053000 (December 7, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
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