NHTSA recall 06V341000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Chrysler 300 and 7 more
Reported Sep 7, 20064,770 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number F43Built Jul 1, 2006 – Aug 11, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.