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RECALL 16V529000: POWER TRAIN
« on: August 21, 2016, 04:25:40 pm »
CAMPAIGN #: 16V529000
MAKE: CHRYSLER / JEEP / RAM
MODEL: 200 / CHEROKEE / RENEGADE / PROMASTER
YEAR: 2014 - 2015
MFR CAMPAIGN #: S55
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 412,855
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160712
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160806
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade and RAM ProMaster vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notices will be mailed to owners on August 26, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

RECALL NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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