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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V240000

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

Published April 25, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2016

What's the hazard

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
CHARGER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2012 DODGE CHARGER | 2013 DODGE CHARGER | 2014 CHRYSLER 300 | 2014 DODGE CHARGER | 2012 CHRYSLER 300 | 2013 CHRYSLER 300 | 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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