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I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.
Showing posts with label transmission control module. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transmission control module. Show all posts

Monday, 2 May 2016

FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 23,879 vans in the U.S. to relocate an electrical connector to further protect it.


FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 23,879 vans in the U.S. to relocate an electrical connector to further protect it from excessive moisture intrusion. 

Snow buildup or inordinate water accumulation near the front of the driver-side seat track may expose a connector to excessive moisture intrusion. 



Over time, such a condition may cause corrosion and potentially affect signals sent to a vehicle’s transmission control module. Disrupted signals may cause an unrequested shift to neutral when the vehicle is brought to a stop.

FCA US discovered the issue following a routine review of warranty data. The Company is unaware of any related injuries or accidents.

Affected are model year 2015-2016 Ram ProMaster City vans. An additional 3,050 vehicles are being recalled in Canada.

Customers will be advised when they may schedule service. FCA US urges customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices.

In the interim, customers are advised to protect the driver-side footwells of their vehicles from excessive moisture. Those with questions or concerns may call the FCA US Customer Care Center at 1-800-853-1403.

Thursday, 8 January 2015

UK RECALL #26 - INFINITI - Vehicle may cut out due to software issues.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/120
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:INFINITI
Model :Q50 & Q70
Launch Date :15/12/2014
Numbers Involved :144
Build Start Date :31/01/2013
Build End Date :03/07/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
Description :It has been identified that due to a software error the traction motor inverter may incorrectly diagnose communication between the inverter and the transmission control module (TCM). This can cause the inverter system to suddenly shut down. If the vehicle is being driven in Electric Vehicle (EV i.e. engine off) the power to the electric motor may be cut, resulting in the vehicle coming to a sudden stop.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles to install new software for the traction motor inverter control module.
Vehicle Id :JN1BAAV37U0220001 to JN1BANV37U0230583
JN1BEAY51U0440012 to JN1CEAY51Z0100004
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