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Dodge Dart Recall 19V293: Shifter cable can detach; vehicle may roll away in Park

NHTSA campaign 19V293, reported April 11, 2019, 298,439 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The shifter cable bushing in certain Dodge Dart vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions may fail. When this happens, the shift cable can detach from the transmission, so the vehicle may not make the gear changes you select. Even when the shifter is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away. These situations can increase the risk of a crash.

The recall covers the 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Dodge Dart models listed in the notice. Dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing free of charge. This recall is being replaced by NHTSA recall 25V674, and vehicles already repaired under the earlier remedy will need the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners directly.

To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing Chrysler recall number V34. Schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V293Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Risk
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
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

Dodge Dart2012201420152016