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2016 DODGE Challenger

2 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #18E053000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The Power Train Control Module, or TCM, is like the brain of your transmission system. It helps your car shift gears smoothly. In certain Chrysler vehicles, the TCM might not work as expected, causing problems with cruise control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cruise control gets stuck on, you could lose control of your vehicle's speed, even if you try to brake or turn it off. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will either update the TCM's software or replace it entirely – at no cost to you. You'll get a notification from Chrysler, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
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Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle is a network of electrical connections that allows your car's systems to communicate. In some 2014-2019 models, a short circuit in the wiring could prevent the cruise control from turning off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cruise control system won't disengage, your vehicle could keep going at the same speed or even speed up, even if you press the brake pedal or try to turn it off. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software that controls your engine and transmission, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you can, and in the meantime, stop using cruise control until it's fixed. If cruise control fails while driving, press the brake firmly and steadily, shift to neutral, and put the car in park once it's stopped.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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POWER TRAIN
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Other DODGE Challenger Years

2019
3 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
3 recalls

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