8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 2014-07-02
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep cherokee and ram 1500 and 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Consequence
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p37.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2014-08-06
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured may 19, 2014, to june 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with a driver side door wiring harness of an insufficient wire gauge, resulting in excessive heat which may melt the wiring insulation.
Consequence
Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p43.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Posted on: 2015-07-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a usb drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own usb drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r40.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-07-28
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured january 7, 2014, to september 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a power distribution center (pdc) electrical connector that may cause intermittent power failures to certain electrical components.
Consequence
An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the c4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6l engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4l engines, free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r24.
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.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2015-02-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured march 9, 2014, to december 15, 2014, and equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the park position.
Consequence
If the shift indicator displays park but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers inspect the transmission. Any transmission found with contamination or a park rod will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began april 9, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r08.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-02-26
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to august 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the occupant classification module (ocm) or the seat cushion foam (scf) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.
Consequence
If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new ocm-scf seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s09.
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.
DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS: PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-02-26
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to august 3, 2015. During service work, the affected vehicles may have had either the occupant classification module (ocm) or the seat cushion foam (scf) of the front passenger seat replaced instead of the both pieces together, which make up a complete calibrated set.
Consequence
If both pieces were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated and the passenger air bag may improperly deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new ocm-scf seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s09.
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.
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2016-07-12
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.
Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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 were mailed to owners on august 24, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available in september 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s55.
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.