NHTSA recall 15V542000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Dodge Dart
Reported Aug 25, 201523,564 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number R42Built Feb 24, 2012 – Jun 16, 2015
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
The risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.