DODGE CHARGER (2018) recall — Power Train
Chrysler recalls certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger police vehicles with AWD and V8 engines due to risk of front driveshaft detachment causing crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling specific 2015-2018 Dodge Charger police vehicles with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft could detach, creating a road hazard that might lead to a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224710-dodge-charger-2018-power-train-recall-front-driveshaft-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224710-dodge-charger-2018-power-train-recall-front-driveshaft-detachment-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V281000
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“Dodge Charger 2018 Power Train Recall: Front Driveshaft Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224710-dodge-charger-2018-power-train-recall-front-driveshaft-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V281000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V281000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front driveshaft universal joint can seize or fracture, causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle. This detachment creates a road hazard that could lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Police officers using the recalled Dodge Charger police vehicles are most at risk. These vehicles were produced between 2015 and 2018.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2015-2018 Dodge Charger police vehicle with all-wheel drive and V8 engine. The recall covers specific police vehicles, not regular models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a driveshaft replacement.
Get Driveshaft Replacement
Chrysler will replace the front driveshaft free of charge at a dealer location.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front driveshaft universal joint can seize or fracture, causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle and create a road hazard.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2015-2018 Dodge Charger police vehicle with all-wheel drive and V8 engine.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free driveshaft replacement at a dealer.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V281000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V281000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37. 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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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 #18V281000 (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.