NHTSA recall 17V431000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Dodge Challenger
Reported Jul 7, 20177,802 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T41Built Mar 22, 2016 – May 23, 2017
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
The risk
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.