NHTSA recall 16V-529 (16V529000)
power train recall reported July 12, 2016 - about 329,540 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V529000
- Also written as
- 16V-529
- Manufacturer number
- S55
- Reported
- July 12, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~329,540
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-529 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
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.