NHTSA recall 16V113000

Electrical System · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

February 26, 2016report date

1,122units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles 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.

Why it matters: Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Dodge Dart, 2016 Dodge Dart.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V113000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.