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NHTSA Recall 18E053000 — Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Official NHTSA recall 18E053000 covers 10 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

Official identifiers and sources shown at claim level Data refreshed 8/28/2026

answer

What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 18E053000 was received on 2018-07-12 and is associated with 10 source rows covering 10 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is Chrysler (FCA US LLC).

applications
10
campaign number
18E053000
potential units
1,930
manufacturer campaign number
U82, U83

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

Check the VIN in the official recall lookup. If the campaign applies, contact an authorized dealer about the remedy; recall remedies are normally handled through the manufacturer program. If warning signs or unsafe operation are present, stop driving and arrange safe transport.

do not drive
No
park outside
No
vin check required
Yes
recommended channel
dealer

SOURCES

causes

Defect described in the recall record

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

campaign number
18E053000
official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

do not drive
No
park outside
No

repair options

Official remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

vin applicability required
Yes
dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 10 applications across 2 makes and 3 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

listed application count
10

components

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

applications

  • CHRYSLER
  • DODGE
  • DODGE
  • CHRYSLER
  • DODGE
  • DODGE
  • CHRYSLER
  • DODGE
  • DODGE
  • DODGE

SOURCES

methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

source rows
10
vin check required
Yes
individual vehicle verified
No