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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Missing Pedestrian Warning Sounds/FMVSS 141
Published: June 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V389000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Affected Products
Missing Pedestrian Warning Sounds/FMVSS 141
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Missing Pedestrian Warning Sounds/FMVSS 141 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V389000 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V389000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Dodge Charger vehicles. The amplifier may be missing software, which can prevent the amplifier from emitting exterior sound, including pedestrian warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles." |
| Completion rate | 88.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and update the amplifier software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 44C. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 44C |
| Potentially affected | 8390 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |