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NHTSARecalled Jul 12, 2016 · #16V529000

Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X 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. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2015 Jeep, 2015 Chrysler, 2016 Fiat
UPCs

What you should do

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

View the official CPSC notice