Don’t Call It a Recall: Dodge Orders Repairs for Batch of Demon 170s to Stop Possible Engine DamageRoad & TrackJoe KucinskiTue, September 22, 2026 at 2:44 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleDodge Issues Not-a-Recall for Demon 170: ReportStellantisRoughly 10 percent of all Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170s ever made apparently have a defect so severe that the automaker doesn't want owners driving the cars. In fact, Dodge doesn't even want them driven to the dealership for repairs. It's not a recall; the problem is being addressed through what the carmaker calls a Customer Service Notice (CSN). Whatever you call it, owners of the affected 1025-horsepower muscle cars should take it seriously.According to MoparInsiders, the issue involves the crankshaft damper and its related bolt on 345 examples of the 3300 2023 Demon 170s produced. Dodge traced the potentially affected components to a particular production period at the supplier, allowing the company to determine exactly which cars received them. The affected cars don't necessarily have sequential VINs.It's a fairly small group of cars, but the potential consequences are significant. According to the notification being sent to owners, an affected car could develop an unusual noise from the engine compartment. Continuing to drive it could then damage additional engine components. Chrysler / Dodge CEO Matt McAlear told MoparInsiders that the worst-case scenario could be what the outlet described as "catastrophic engine damage." Dodge also confirmed there have already been some failures in the field, which led to the investigation. (Road & Track has reached out to Dodge for more information; we'll update this story if new details arise.)StellantisTo avoid nuking the powerful V-8, Dodge will pay to transport affected cars to a local dealership for repairs. And if owners don't want to hang around for the estimated two hours it will take to complete the work, Dodge will cover their ride home, too. Owners can check their VIN through Mopar's online lookup tool, but there's an important catch: you need to look under the CSN section, not recalls. If no applicable CSN appears, Dodge says the car can be driven normally. Dodge is also contacting owners of the affected cars directly.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhatever Dodge wants to call this campaign, the message for those 345 Demon 170 owners is pretty clear: park the car and let someone else take it to the dealership. Considering the alternative could be catastrophic destruction to one of the most powerful production muscle cars ever built, that seems like an easy decision. Just remember, this absolutely, positively isn't a recall; it's merely a notice telling you not to drive your car until Dodge fixes it.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State