Safety concern is the primary issue since a wrong gearshift position may displayed on the dashboard panel when the gear cable gets disconnected from the mounting bracket of the steering column. The wrong gear information might cause the police car to move without the intentions of the driver which may cause road mishaps.

The auto manufacturer has not received any reports of injuries caused by the problem but has documented 55 reports of the problem and complaints from 9 customers with regard to the Magnum and Dodge police vehicles. According to reports, the vehicle may display P or parked when in fact it is in drive mode.

To solve the problem, Chrysler has instructed its dealers to install a redundant locking mechanism to make sure that the gear retention and linkage system works perfectly.

The recall of the Magnum and Dodge police cars are expected to be carried out this November.

Incidents have been reported in the past when Chrysler cars had similar park transmission problems. Pedestrians, especially children, were injured when the car suddenly shifts gear causing it to move forward or in reverse catching the unknowing passers by.

In the US, a lot of car accidents are attributed to manufacturing defects. Auto producers are taking all cautions and steps to recall vehicles to avoid causing injuries and possible legal liabilities.

I have to say looking at these babies sitting in that parking lot — I would have gone for the audi’s …

We’ve mentioned the Dodge Charger Police Car before and I told you I loved it, but seeing it do sick burnouts in the flesh pretty much makes it EVEN BETTER.

Excellent video. Thanks Youtuber Automobilemag!

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Upon its release Dodge claimed the Charger was the most powerful production police car available on the market — and I checked — they’re probably right…

Beautiful photos with a big thank-you to Gordon Dean’s page.