If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)

Date Announced

AUG 25, 2015

Vehicles Affected

23,564

Dodge Recall #

R42

NHTSA Campaign #

15V542000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (31)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Owner Notification Letter
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – R42082615
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3 - Dealer Schedule
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Communications Cover Letter
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communications Guide 2016
• Communications Cover Letter
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Chronology
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1