More Chrysler, Dodge Cars Recalled to Fix Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

Keith Barry
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If the sensors fail, drivers may not be alerted if their tire pressure becomes dangerously low

2022 Dodge Challenger GT

By Keith Barry

Owners of some 2022 Dodge Challenger coupes and Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans should take their vehicles to a dealership for a free recall repair to fix a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). A total of 44,212 vehicles are being recalled. (Learn about TPMS.)

The batteries on the TPMS sensors may fail prematurely. If this happens, the sensor will become inoperative and, as a result, the driver may not be alerted if a tire loses pressure. In addition, if a TPMS warning light is already illuminated due to the failed battery, the driver may not be alerted to an actual tire pressure loss. Both of these situations can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, which relates to tire pressure monitoring systems.

Some Chrysler and Dodge cars were already recalled in June for a similar problem.

Learn more about car recalls at CR’s guide to recalls.

The Details

Vehicles Recalled

• Dodge Challenger coupes manufactured between Jan. 25, 2022, and Aug. 11, 2022.
• Dodge Charger sedans manufactured between Jan. 25, 2022, and Aug. 16, 2022.
• Chrysler 300 sedans manufactured between Jan. 27, 2022, and Aug. 11, 2022.

The problem: The battery may prematurely fail in the TPMS in certain vehicles, which will cause the system to fail to identify if a tire has lost air pressure.  

The fix: Chrysler and Dodge dealerships will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, if necessary, free of charge.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners of affected vehicles can call the automaker at 888-327-4236. Chrysler and Dodge will notify owners via mail starting Dec. 16, 2022.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V808. Chrysler’s own number for this recall is ZB5. The previous recall number was 22V504, and Chrysler’s number for that recall was Z68.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have one. Because automakers issue recalls often and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly.



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