Recall 16V529000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20160712
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE
2015 CHRYSLER 200
2015 JEEP CHEROKEE
2015 JEEP RENEGADE
2015 RAM PROMASTER
2016 FIAT 500X

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.