POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
The gearshift column in your Charger or Magnum is the part that connects your gearshift to the steering column. It's a cable that helps you know what gear you're in. In some 2006-2009 models with the police package, this cable can disconnect from its mounting bracket.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable comes loose, your gearshift display might show the wrong gear, and you could unintentionally shift into a different gear. This could cause your vehicle to move unexpectedly, startling you, and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will add a new locking mechanism to the gearshift cable to keep it securely attached to the mounting bracket, ensuring the gearshift works properly. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability now.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The control module in your vehicle's automatic transmission is a computer that helps the gears shift smoothly. A glitch in this software can cause the drive wheels to lock up when you shift gears at high speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the drive wheels lock up at 40 mph or higher, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will reprogram the control module with updated software to prevent the issue, free of charge. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT recall for the 2007 DODGE Charger? (Campaign #08V583000)
The gearshift column in your Charger or Magnum is the part that connects your gearshift to the steering column. It's a cable that helps you know what gear you're in. In some 2006-2009 models with the police package, this cable can disconnect from its mounting bracket. If the cable comes loose, your gearshift display might show the wrong gear, and you could unintentionally shift into a different gear. This could cause your vehicle to move unexpectedly, startling you, and increase the risk of a crash. Your Chrysler dealer will add a new locking mechanism to the gearshift cable to keep it securely attached to the mounting bracket, ensuring the gearshift works properly. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability now.
What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2007 DODGE Charger? (Campaign #06V341000)
The control module in your vehicle's automatic transmission is a computer that helps the gears shift smoothly. A glitch in this software can cause the drive wheels to lock up when you shift gears at high speeds. If the drive wheels lock up at 40 mph or higher, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash. Your dealer will reprogram the control module with updated software to prevent the issue, free of charge. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the update.