Recall Details For: 2017 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 17V431000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 125641
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:17V431000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: DODGE
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: CHALLENGER
- MODEL YEAR: 2017
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : T41
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160322
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20170523
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7802
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20170728
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20170707
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20170710
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: 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.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
RECALL 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.
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