Auburn Hills, MI – December 16, 2022 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Chrysler and Dodge brands, is recalling 5,834 vehicles that may lose power while in motion due to faulty shifter pawls, which are pins that lock gears in place. This augments the risk of a crash.
The recall includes the following vehicles:
- 2022 Dodge Charger
- 2022 Dodge Durango
Recall summary
In the affected vehicles, the shifter pawls have not been properly heat-treated and may bend or fail to engage as expected when shifting between gears. Heat-treating, as reported, is a normal part of the manufacturing process which ensures that components made of metal can withstand the test of time.
Recall risks
An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the “Drive” position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. This increases the risk of a crash.
Warning signs
A warning sign associated with this issue is “a bent or misaligned shifter lever.” In some cases, the driver may even have difficulty selecting gears.
Other recent Dodge and Chrysler recalls
In November, more than 40,000 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles were recalled over risk of tire failure. This was a follow-up recall from a July one relating to the same issue.
Prior to that in October, more than 80,000 Dodge Journey SUVs were subjected to a recall over a headlamp issue resulting in poor visibility. This was attributed to a substandard reflector.
The repair
To fix this Dodge powertrain issues, dealers will replace the shifter assembly free of charge. Notifications regarding the repair program will be sent to owners on or around January 12, 2023.
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
Nearly 6,000 vehicles are included in this recall. To perform a Fiat Chrysler recall check on your vehicle, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
