NHTSA Campaign 16V113000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Feb 26, 2016 · 1,122 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.
Consequence
Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DART | 2015 | 1,122 |
| DODGE | DART | 2016 | 1,122 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V113000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.