Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #16V113000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V113000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2016 dodge dart vehicles manufactured july 25, 2015, to december 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2 Includes 1,122 affected units, Powertrain Control Module Missing Backup Software, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 dodge dart vehicles manufactured july 25, 2015, to december 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 dodge dart vehicles manufactured july 25, 2015, to december 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0l engine and a manual transmission. additionally included are certain 2015 dodge dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between september 15, 2015 and january 12, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s10.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V113000
Report Received Date: 2016-02-26T00:00:00
Subject: Powertrain control module missing backup software
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: S10
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 dodge dart vehicles manufactured july 25, 2015, to december 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0l engine and a manual transmission. additionally included are certain 2015 dodge dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between september 15, 2015 and january 12, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.
Consequence Summary: Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s10.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.26

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NHTSA ID: 16V113000
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