NHTSA recall 15V-542 (15V542000)
power train recall reported August 25, 2015 - about 23,564 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V542000
- Also written as
- 15V-542
- Manufacturer number
- R42
- Reported
- August 25, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~23,564
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-542 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.