Recall 08V295000: Rear Axle Hub Nut Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chrysler/300 2008

Dodge/Charger 2008

Dodge/Magnum 2008

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 01, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V295000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Axle Hubs

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5509

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 5,509 M/Y 2008 300, Dodge Magnum, and Charger vehicles. The torque retention crimp feature was missed during the manufacture of one lot of rear axle hub nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen and allow the halfshaft to disengage from the wheel hub.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the rear axle hub nuts. The recall is expected to begin during July 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler recall No. H23. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.