Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 15V-542 · 2012–2015 Dodge Dart
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-542 covers 23,564 2012–2015 Dodge Dart for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V542000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
The risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 561 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 24, 2012 to June 16, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.