USA RECALL #9 - Jeep and RAM recall models with the 9 speed auto due to the gear shifting to neutral unexpectedly.

RECALL Subject : Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral

Report Receipt Date: JUL 12, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 

Component(s): POWER TRAIN 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 412,855 

All Products Associated with this Recall 

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

SUMMARY:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade and RAM ProMaster 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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The remedy is currently unavailable. Interim notices will be mailed to owners on August 26, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.