Charger, Challenger and Chrysler 300 Recalled for Tire/Wheel Separation
Chrysler is recalling an estimated 12,674 vehicles because of a possible tire and wheel separation issue. Possibly effected vehicles are the 2009 and 2010 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300. It only affects those models with rear-wheel drive (therefore all Challengers).
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration summary of the problem, "these vehicles may have been built without a front wheel spindle nut. While driving, a tire and wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash."
Chrysler indicated in documents filed with the federal government that it was unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue. It also indicated this problem arose because of a new supplier that began providing the suspect parts after the previous supplier went bankrupt. All-wheel drive models are unaffected because of "different front corner architecture."
Edmunds currently has a 2009 Dodge Challenger in our long-term testing fleet. Stay tuned for further information regarding whether our car requires a repair related to this recall.
Owners can contact Chrysler at 800-835-1403
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- James Riswick November 2, 2009, 9:56 AM
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I think a tire and wheel seperation would more than "increase the risk" of a crash
I'm waiting for everyone to jump on the bandwagon here and start bashing Chrysler/American auto makers... completely forgetting 4 million or so vehicles recalled by Toyota covering vehicles all the way back to 2004...
"Possibly effected vehicles" should be "Possibly affected vehicles." Though I do find the Challenger to be somewhat effected, as well. : )
Sorry for the English major humor.
Who is this NHTSA spokesperson and/or statement preparer? THEY are the ones requiring a recall! :)
@mlh,
1 for 2, English major. Presumably you meant that you find the Challenger (specifically its styling) to be somewhat *affected*.
I suppose you could say that the Challenger has been *effected* in the trivial sense that it exists as a final product. But it looks like you were going for an adjective, and "effected" is not eligible for that duty.
-JS