Cruise Control Recall

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http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=19905&mid=1

FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 4.8 million U.S.-market vehicles to upgrade software in their Powertrain Control Modules. The upgrade addresses an unlikely sequence of events that would compromise cruise-control functionality.

In response to driving conditions such as varying road grades, cruise-control systems automatically initiate acceleration, as needed, to help vehicles maintain driver-selected speeds.

In certain vehicles, if such an acceleration were to occur simultaneously with a short-circuit in a specific electrical network, a driver could be unable to cancel cruise-control. However, if this sequence of events were to occur, cruise-control acceleration can be overpowered by the vehicle’s brakes.

The vehicle may also be stopped by shifting it into neutral and braking accordingly. Regardless of the mitigation strategy, the vehicle may be placed in park once it has stopped, at which point cruise-control is cancelled.

FCA US is unaware of any related injuries or accidents involving the affected vehicles, which span six model-years and account for more than 200 billion travel miles.

“Notwithstanding the extraordinary circumstances that must exist before a customer would experience a problem, we are taking this action because we are fully committed to vehicle safety,” says Mark Chernoby, Chief Technical Compliance Officer and Head of Vehicle Safety & Regulatory Compliance – NAFTA.

“We have a remedy and a widespread network of engaged dealers who are preparing to deliver service,” Chernoby adds. “We urge customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices.”

The remedy will be provided free of charge. FCA US will begin alerting affected customers as early as next week so they may schedule service appointments.

The Company advises affected customers to avoid using cruise control until their vehicles are equipped with the upgraded software. The recall, which is limited to vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and gasoline-powered engines, involves:

• 2015-17 Chrysler 200 sedan
• 2014-18 Chrysler 300 sedan
• 2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
• 2015-18 Dodge Challenger coupe
• 2014-18 Dodge Charger sedan
• 2014-18 Dodge Journey CUV
• 2014-18 Dodge Durango SUV
• 2014-18 Jeep Cherokee SUV
• 2014-18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV
• 2018 Jeep Wrangler
• 2014-19 Ram 1500 pickup
• 2014-18 Ram 2500 pickup
• 2014-18 Ram 3500 pickup
• 2014-18 Ram 3500 cab chassis
• 2014-18 Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis

 

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FCA US Recalls 4.8 Million Vehicles For Cruise Control Issue:
Recall On One Of The Busiest Driving Weekends Of The Year...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today, that it was recalling 4.8 million vehicles immediately due to an issue in which the cruise control feature could be stuck on when activated.

FCA said that no injuries or accidents have been reported due to the issue, but there has been one report of a Dodge Journey model in which the driver could not deactivate cruise control. That was enough to make FCA recall 4.8 million vehicles.


FCA is telling owners not to use their cruise control feature until a dealership can upload new software to fix the situation. The vehicles included in the recall are the following…

• 2015 to 2017 Chrysler 200
• 2014 to 2018 Chrysler 300
• 2014 to 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
• 2014 to 2018 Dodge Charger
• 2014 to 2018 Dodge Challenger
• 2014 to 2018 Dodge Durango
• 2014 to 2018 Dodge Journey
• 2014 to 2018 Jeep Cherokee
• 2014 to 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL
• 2014 to 2019 Ram 1500
• 2014 to 2018 Ram 2500/3500
• 2014 to 2018 Ram Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500

The news comes as one of the biggest driving weekends of the year for people in the United States, is this weekend. FCA will be sending recall notices to owners as soon as possible.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also urging consumers to search its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) lookup tool to see if their vehicles are affected.