Recall 16V529000: 2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee and 4 other models

Report received

Jul 12, 2016

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

329,540vehicles

Model years

2014–2016

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 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.

Possible consequence

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Chrysler 2001,993 complaints
• 2016 Fiat 500X154 complaints
• 2014 Jeep Cherokee2,650 complaints
• 2015 Jeep Cherokee1,794 complaints
• 2015 Jeep Renegade512 complaints
• 2015 Ram Promaster61 complaints