If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Date Announced

JUL 12, 2016

Vehicles Affected

329,540

Chrysler Recall #

S55

NHTSA Campaign #

16V529000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (26)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 07/20/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S55072016
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised November 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised February 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Revised December 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 6
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised (2) February 2017
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - October 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice