Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Dodge Dart Vehicles Manufactured July 25, 2015, To December 16, 2015 And Equipped With A 2.0L Engine And A Manual Transmission. Additionally Included Are Certain 2015 Dodge Dart Vehicles Similarly Equipped And Brought In For Dealer Service Between September 15, 2015 And January 12, 2016. In The Affected Vehicles, The Powertrain Control Module That Monitors The Engine Torque Output May Be Missing A Backup Layer Of Software.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
DART
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V113000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
Without A Backup Layer Of Software, The Control Module May Fail To Prevent An Un-Commanded Torque Event, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Chrysler Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Engine Control Module Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 25, 2016. Owners May Contact Chrysler Customer Service At 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’S Number For This Recall Is S10.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)
Start Of Manufacture
20150725
End Of Manufacture
20151216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1122
Date Owners Notified
20160325
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20160226
Make Campaign Number
S10