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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V529📅 Jul 12, 2016

2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee & 2015 Chrysler 200 + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V529000
Manufacturer recall #
S55
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
329,540
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 2, 2016
Built
May 29, 2014 – Jul 29, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V529 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V529?

2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee & 2015 Chrysler 200 + 3 more. 329,540 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chrysler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.