Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler Group Llc (Chrysler) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Chrysler 300 Vehicles Manufactured May 31, 2007, To May 12, 2008, Dodge MagnUM Vehicles Manufactured May 23, 2007, To May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger Vehicles Manufactured May 24, 2007, To May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander Vehicles Manufactured April 3, 2007, To May 12, 2008, And Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicles Manufactured March 21, 2007, To May 12, 2008. In The Affected Vehicles, The Ignition Key (Fobik) May Not Return To The “On” Position After Being Rotated To The “Start” Position, Instead Sticking Between The Two Positions. Potentially, While The Vehicle Is Being Driven, The Ignition May Inadvertently Move Through The “Run” Position To The “Accessory” Or “Off” Ignition Position, Turning Off The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
300
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
14V567000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition
Effect Of Defect
If The Ignition Stays Between “Start” And “On” Positions It Could Cause Loss Of Certain Electrical FunCTIons. If The Ignition Key Inadvertently Moves Into The “Off” Or “Accessory” Position, The Engine Will Turn Off, Which Will Then Depower Various Key Safety Systems Including But Not Limited To Air BAGS, Power Steering, And Power Braking. Loss Of FunCTIonality Of These Systems May Increase The Risk Of Crash And/Or Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Chrysler Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Ignition Switch And Key Fobs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 19, 2015. Owners May Contact Chrysler Customer Service At 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’S Number For This Recall Is P57.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070531
End Of Manufacture
20080512
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
292798
Date Owners Notified
20150819
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20140917
Make Campaign Number
P57