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LLC)","reported":"2025-10-09","owner_notified":"","units":298439,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.","consequence":"A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"A0C","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V293000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2019-04-11","owner_notified":"2019-09-05","units":298439,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions.  The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.","consequence":"If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver.  Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away.  These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge.  The recall began September 5, 2019.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.","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":"V34","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":"16V813000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2016-11-08","owner_notified":"2016-12-28","units":53155,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured April 13, 2015, to June 7, 2016.  Due to voltage spikes caused by a problem within the windshield washer pump, the windshield wiper circuit may fail.","consequence":"Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield washer pumps, free of charge.  The recall began on December 28, 2016.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is S83.","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":"S83","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V113000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2016-02-26","owner_notified":"2016-03-25","units":1122,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission.  Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016.  In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.","consequence":"Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge.  The recall began on March 25, 2016.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.","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":"S10","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":58,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":256,"crash":14,"fire":4,"injured":9,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",82],["Engine",66],["Unspecified",59],["Electrical System",48],["Service Brakes",25],["Fuel/Propulsion System",13]],"by_year":{"2015":2,"2016":7,"2017":19,"2018":34,"2019":70,"2020":26,"2021":16,"2022":6,"2023":17,"2024":2,"2025":19,"2026":38},"excerpts":[["2023-05-01","Service Brakes","There was no accident in this case. We lost brakes with no warning and the brake pedal got hard to press. So we changed brake pads and calibers in rear because had not be but few months on front brakes. Still no brakes they was then bleed to be sure and had little brakes and drove it home and the abs code came up and b\u2026"],["2023-04-12","Power Train","The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while at a stop light and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle failed to shift into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be inspected prior to completing the recall rep\u2026"],["2023-04-11","Power Train","The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Tires Plus where it was diagnosed, and it was determined t\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"RQ25002","component":"POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD:RETAINING FASTENERS/HARDWARE","opened":"2025-06-30","closed":"2025-12-12","campaign":"25V674","subject":"Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures","summary":"On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in MY2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC (FCA US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.107,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":32,"ncap":5,"complaints":256},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}