Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission software may cause the drive wheels to lock up briefly when shifting between drive and neutral at high speeds, above 40 mph.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
We'll reprogram your vehicle's transmission control module at no cost to you. You can schedule an appointment with the dealership, starting October 2, 2006, by calling 1-800-853-1403.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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