NHTSA Recall # | 119375 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V529000 |
MFG Compaign # | S55 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | RENEGADE |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 02/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/12/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/09/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/07/16 |
Report created | 12/07/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 329540 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |