NHTSA Campaign 17V496000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 17V496000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.
- The risk
- If an EOC line fails, oil may spray onto the windshield or contact a hot surface, impairing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.
- 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.
Reported August 8, 2017
Vehicles covered by 17V496000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V496000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.