Recall 16V240000: 2012–2014 Dodge Charger and 2 other models
- Report received
- Apr 25, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Potentially affected
- 811,290vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Chrysler 300426 complaints
- 2013 Chrysler 300306 complaints
- 2014 Chrysler 300237 complaints
- 2012 Dodge Charger648 complaints
- 2013 Dodge Charger360 complaints
- 2014 Dodge Charger343 complaints
- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee2,384 complaints
- 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,368 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.