Recall - A/T Shift Cable Modification

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Dodge/Charger 2006-2009

Dodge/Magnum 2006-2009

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 05, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V583000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08052

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Column Shift

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 20283

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 20,283 M/Y 2006-2009 Charger and Magnum vehicles built with the police package equipped with column shifter. The gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket and cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will add a redundant locking mechanism to the gearshift cable at the mounting bracket to ensure proper retention and shift linkage function. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler recall No. H37. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.