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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.","consequence":"If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U49,U59-U65,U68,U73","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V281000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-05-01","owner_notified":"2018-06-27","units":13928,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.","consequence":"If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge.  The recall began June 27, 2018.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U37","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V824000","component":"EQUIPMENT","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2017-12-21","owner_notified":"2018-02-14","units":61791,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.  A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.  These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.  Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.  For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf","consequence":"If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.  The recall began February 14, 2018.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on \"Product Safety Recall\" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"T82","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"17V097000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2017-02-14","owner_notified":"2017-04-07","units":69298,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).  The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.","consequence":"A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge.  The recall began April 7, 2017.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"T03","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V043000","component":"STRUCTURE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2016-01-28","owner_notified":"2016-03-21","units":441578,"summary":"FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016.  When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.","consequence":"A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge.  The recall began on March 21, 2016.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"S03","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":53,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":182,"crash":7,"fire":2,"injured":15,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Structure",55],["Unspecified",32],["Fuel/Propulsion System",25],["Engine",25],["Electrical System",25],["Power Train",25]],"by_year":{"2016":8,"2017":13,"2018":24,"2019":23,"2020":36,"2021":25,"2022":14,"2023":12,"2024":9,"2025":11,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2022-04-26","Structure","All four of my vehicle doors panel are coming apart leaving all the wiring getting damaged by heat and cold. They have so many complaints about this matter and these Dealerships are saying they not responsible for it. Total cost $2400"],["2022-04-19","Electrical System","Car wouldnt start made a clicking sound on April 30. Started and drove home from store. On March 31 the car died on me in traffic with no warning. Towed to mechanic and it has been there since March 31, 2020. Still in shop for repairs of the Tipm"],["2022-02-02","Engine And Engine Cooling","The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle exhaust fumes were present in the cabin of the vehicle causing the 6-year-old daughter to become ill. Also, the traction stability control warning light would illuminate while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to t\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA21002","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","opened":"2021-09-17","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture","summary":"From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (\"PSAN\") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. 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