NHTSA recall 09V-420 (09V420000)

wheels recall reported October 29, 2009 - about 12,656 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V420000
Also written as: 09V-420
Manufacturer number: J27
Reported: October 29, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~12,656
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.

Why it is dangerous

WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-420 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler 300 - 2009, 2010

Dodge Challenger - 2009, 2010

Dodge Charger - 2009, 2010

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.