Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V281000 Reported May 1, 2018

Front driveshaft may separate from vehicle

Q: What is recall 18V281000?

NHTSA recall 18V281000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 1, 2018. It addresses: Front driveshaft may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 13,928 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 13,928 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V281000

Manufacturer Campaign

U37

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

13,928

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 1, 2018

Completion Rate

86.89

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2015-2018 dodge charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and v8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began june 27, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u37.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 18V281000 or campaign U37.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V281000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V281000?

NHTSA recall 18V281000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 1, 2018. It addresses: Front driveshaft may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 13,928 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V281000 or the manufacturer campaign number U37. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.