NHTSA Campaign 16V529000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 12, 2016 · 329,540 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER 200 2015 329,540
FIAT 500X 2016 329,540
JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 329,540
JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 329,540
JEEP RENEGADE 2015 329,540
RAM PROMASTER 2015 329,540

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V529000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.