Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's ignition system may have a faulty wireless ignition module that could cause the key to come out of the ignition before the car is in park.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could accidentally take your foot off the brake pedal while the car is still in gear, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
We'll fix it for you at no charge by inspecting and replacing the faulty module, and we'll get it done by August 23, 2010.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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