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Jeep Cherokee Recall 16V529: Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V529, reported July 12, 2016, 329,540 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The transmission sensor clusters in these vehicles, which use 9-speed automatic transmissions, may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness. As a result, the transmission can unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.

If the vehicle shifts to neutral unexpectedly, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and Transmission Control Module and, if necessary, replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness. Chrysler will also notify owners directly, and you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number S55). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V529Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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

Chrysler 2002015
Fiat 500X2016
Jeep Cherokee20142015
Jeep Renegade2015
RAM Promaster2015