Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's computer (Power Train Control Module, or PCM) might have a faulty printed circuit board due to a bad adhesive used in its manufacturing process.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your engine could stall without warning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement of the Power Train Control Module at the dealership, and this recall started on November 10, 2008, so you should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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