Chrysler will be contacting the owners of certain Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles about a power train software problem. The affected models are equipped with 8 speed transmissions and a monostable gear selector. According to the defect report, the software used to warn drivers exiting the vehicle, that their vehicle is not in “Park”, may not adequately warn the driver. Drivers thinking that their vehicle’s transmission is in the “Park” position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
The vehicles affected by this problem include:
- 2012-2014 Chrysler 300
- 2012-2014 Dodge Charger
- 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Owners will be asked to return to their dealerships to have the vehicle software updated to prevent a rollaway. Owners wanting more information about the problem are asked to contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is S27 and the NHTSA campaign number is 16V-240.
