NHTSA recall 16V240000
Power Train · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in park, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Why it matters: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2012 Dodge Charger
- 2013 Dodge Charger
- 2014 Dodge Charger
- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Chrysler 300, 2013 Chrysler 300, 2014 Chrysler 300, 2012 Dodge Charger, 2013 Dodge Charger, 2014 Dodge Charger, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V240000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.