CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.
- 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 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles with the 5.7L V8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission may not stay in the PARK position when the driver selects it with the engine running and then exits the vehicle. If the driver leaves the car without the transmission held in Park and without the parking brake set, the vehicle can roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the transmission control module software at no cost to you. Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with recall number T41 if you have questions about this recall.
Until the repair is done, always set the parking brake and confirm the shift lever is in PARK before leaving the vehicle. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA or Chrysler website to see whether your car has open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Challenger | 2017 |
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