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Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall 16V249: Transmission May Lock in Park or Neutral While Driving

NHTSA campaign 16V249, reported April 27, 2016, 32,384 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A loose electrical connection in the brake-transmission shift interlock solenoid can cause the solenoid to lose function. If that happens, the transmission may lock in Park or Neutral when the vehicle comes to a stop, which could leave the vehicle disabled in traffic and increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the shifter assembly at no cost to the owner. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will also notify affected owners directly. The recall began May 27, 2016, and covers certain 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles built between May 15, 2015 and February 19, 2016.

Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by entering their VIN at CarRecallWatch.com or the NHTSA recall lookup, and can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number S28). If your vehicle is listed, schedule a free repair at an authorized Jeep dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V249Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.
Risk
If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Grand Cherokee2016