CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Dodge Dart vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), which can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. When this happens, the vehicle can lose motive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the transmission control module and its bracket free of charge. Chrysler will notify affected owners, and you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
If you own an affected Dart, schedule a repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Dart | 201220142015 |
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