Chrysler 200, 300, Pacifica; Dodge Challenger and 11 more (2014-2019): Electrical system
Recall 18V332000 · May 17, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
4,815,661
vehicles affected
4,815,661
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V332000
- Date
- May 17, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 4,815,661
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Vehicle speed control > Cruise control; Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2014-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
What can happen
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Vehicles covered
15 models, 66 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | 200 | 2015-2017 |
| Chrysler | 300 | 2014-2018 |
| Chrysler | Pacifica | 2017-2018 |
| Dodge | Challenger | 2015-2018 |
| Dodge | Charger | 2014-2018 |
| Dodge | Durango | 2014-2018 |
| Dodge | Journey | 2014-2018 |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 2014-2018 |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2014-2018 |
| Jeep | Wrangler | 2018 |
| Ram | 1500 | 2014-2019 |
| Ram | 2500 | 2014-2018 |
| Ram | 3500 | 2014-2018 |
| Ram | 4500 | 2014-2018 |
| Ram | 5500 | 2014-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V332000?
15 models: Chrysler 200 (2015-2017), Chrysler 300 (2014-2018), Chrysler Pacifica (2017-2018) and 12 more, about 4.82 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V332000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the.
What can happen?
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.