NHTSA Recall # | 116641 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V113000 |
MFG Compaign # | S10 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DART |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 25/03/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/07/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/12/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/02/16 |
Report created | 26/02/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1122 |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |