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 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Published April 25, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V240000, published April 25, 2016. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 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 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V240000 on April 25, 2016. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: CHARGER.