Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 298,439 units of its 2013–2016 Dodge Dart models due to a potential defect involving the transmission shifter cable. The issue may cause the shifter cable to detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from properly engaging the park (P) position and resulting in a loss of park function.
A loss of park function could allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Vehicles Affected –
The recall applies to 2013–2016 model-year Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The suspect production period began on February 24, 2012, and ended on October 4, 2016. Vehicles built outside of this timeframe or equipped with manual transmissions are not included.
Defect Description –
According to Stellantis, a failure of the transmission shift cable connection can result in an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of PARK (“LoP”) function, leading to possible unintended vehicle movement. This may occur without prior warning, posing a potential safety hazard to both occupants and bystanders.
Recall Chronology –
- On April 4, 2019, FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, that a safety defect exists in certain vehicles resulting in NHTSA Recall ID – 19V293 / FCA US Recall ID – V34 (“V34”).
- On November 6, 2024, in a standing meeting, NHTSA indicated that they had observed an uptick in VOQ traffic alleging V34 remedy failures.
- On November 13, 2024, NHTSA sent a request for information relating to post-remedy failures of the V34 recall.
- On January 8, 2025, FCA US responded to NHTSA’s request for information.
- In April 2025, NHTSA staff requested a meeting to discuss the potential for a rollaway for this condition. FCA US performed a search and identified zero instances of rollaway.
- On June 12, 2025, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into some 2013-2016MY Dodge Dart vehicles that may experience a disconnected transmission shift cable failure after the V34 recall had been completed.
- From June 2025 through September 2025, FCA US TSRC, Engineering, and Materials reviewed the issue to understand the failure mode, review customer records, and determine the suspect population.
- On June 30, 2025, NHTSA issued an Opening Resume alleging 44 “…shifter cable bushing failures after installation of the recall [V34] remedy.”
- As of September 24, 2025, FCA US is aware of no customer assistance, field reports, or service records, and 560 warranty claims with dates of receipt ranging from October 24, 2019, to April 17, 2025, potentially relating to this issue for all markets.
- As of September 24, 2025, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.
- On October 2, 2025, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, that a safety defect exists in certain vehicles.
Remedy and Owner Notification –
Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V293 (V34) will need to have the new remedy completed once available. The final remedy is currently under development.
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Interim notification letters will be mailed to owners on November 6, 2025, explaining the safety risk.
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A second notice will follow once the final remedy is ready for installation.
Customer Contact Information –
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference Recall Number A0C.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) included in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
