Dodge Dart recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official safety recall 15V542000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dart | 2014 | United States |
| Dodge Dart | 2015 | United States |
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The official remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.