Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V529000

Power train: automatic transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-07-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V529000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
329,540
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-12
Owners notified
2016-11-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Chrysler 2002015
Fiat 500X2016
Jeep Cherokee2015 2014
Jeep Renegade2015
Ram Promaster2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.