NHTSA Campaign 07V555000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Issued by CHRYSLER LLC · Reported Dec 4, 2007 · 576,418 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2001 | 576,418 |
| DODGE | DAKOTA | 2002 | 576,418 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2001 | 576,418 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2002 | 576,418 |
| DODGE | RAM PICKUP | 2002 | 576,418 |
| DODGE | RAM VAN | 2001 | 576,418 |
| DODGE | RAM VAN | 2002 | 576,418 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V555000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.