Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 17V-431 · 2017 Dodge Challenger
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-431 covers 7,802 2017 Dodge Challenger for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V431000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 5.7L V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission may not remain in the PARK position if that gear is selected, the engine is still running, and the driver exits the vehicle exited.
The risk
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission remaining in the PARK position and without the parking brake set, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge. The recall began 28, 2017. Owners may the Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T41.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 52 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 22, 2016 to May 23, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.