NHTSA Campaign 15V542000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Aug 25, 2015 · 23,564 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Consequence
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DART | 2012 | 23,564 |
| DODGE | DART | 2014 | 23,564 |
| DODGE | DART | 2015 | 23,564 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V542000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.