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The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.","consequence":"A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge.  The recall began October 2, 2018.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  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These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.  If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.","consequence":"If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge.  The recall began June 4, 2018.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed.  In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U49,U59-U65,U68,U73","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V280000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-05-01","owner_notified":"2018-06-28","units":71,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.  An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U43","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":76,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":75,"crash":9,"fire":2,"injured":8,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",28],["Unspecified",28],["Power Train",8],["Wheels",7],["Steering",6],["Air Bags",5]],"by_year":{"2018":10,"2019":17,"2020":7,"2021":11,"2022":10,"2023":5,"2024":7,"2025":4,"2026":4},"excerpts":[["2025-06-26","Electrical System","My trouble is with my 2018 Dodge Challenger. The UConnect system is delaminating and the entire system is malfunctioning. I have taken the vehicle to my local Dodge dealer and showed them the issue, and they agree there is an issue. The safety issue is that the screen display system goes into what is called \"ghost touc\u2026"],["2025-05-16","Electrical System","No power then open the trunk and the power comes back on!! Dash lights blink out and radio then window goes up and down! Will leave u stranded"],["2024-08-25","Electrical System","I have had an issue like the 30 other complaints on here with my window going up and down and faulty switch!!! Went to dodge and the lady stated no open recalls on the vehicle so I was probably looking at $2500 to fix . How is dodge not being held accountable for this and being liable to create a recall!!! 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