Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- December 6, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Chrysler, DODGE
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Chrysler, DODGE
- Product type
- Dodge Charger (2024-2025)
- Model numbers
- CHARGER
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
December 6, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
December 6, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What You Should Do
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.
About This Product
The Dodge Charger is a midsize sedan. The recall centers on the exterior pedestrian alert system whose software may be missing, causing the alert to fail to emit sound when the vehicle moves.
Why This Is Dangerous
Without exterior sound, pedestrians may not hear a moving vehicle, increasing crash risk in urban or low-visibility environments.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Owners will need to bring vehicles in for a free software update. There is no stated remedy cost, and no injuries have been reported to date.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check if your Dodge Charger is a 2024-2025 model
- Look up your VIN on the NHTSA recall page to see if it matches 25V389000 / 44C
- If affected, contact your dealer to schedule the free software update
Where to find product info
VIN on the driver-side dash or door jamb. Recall number 44C and NHTSA ID 25V389000 on the NHTSA site
What timeline to expect
Most dealers will schedule a software update within weeks; the exact timing depends on location and dealer capacity
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact the dealer
- File a complaint with NHTSA if the dealer is unresponsive
- Keep copies of all correspondence and notes from calls
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying a used vehicle, check VIN-based recalls before delivery
- Ask for confirmation that exterior sound/warning systems meet FMVSS 141 requirements
- Keep dealership contact details and recall numbers handy
Documentation advice
Save recall notices, VIN, dealer appointment records, and any correspondence with the manufacturer or dealer
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Product Details
Model numbers: 2024-2025 Dodge Charger Where sold: Dodge and Chrysler dealerships nationwide When sold: 2024-2025 model years Price: Unknown
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 25V389000 NHTSA recall ID associated with 2024-2025 Chargers
- Recall number 44C assigned by Chrysler
- Active recall status as of 2025-12-06
- Letters to owners mailed June 26, 2025
- Dealers will perform free amplifier software updates
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