Chrysler 2016 Dodge Dart Power Train Recall: Shift Cable Detachment Risk
Chrysler recalls 2016 Dodge Darts with 6-speed automatic transmissions due to shifter cable bushing failure that may cause vehicle to roll away or not shift properly, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Chrysler for free transmission side shifter cable bushing replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 Dodge Darts with 6-speed automatic transmissions because the shifter cable bushing can fail, causing the vehicle to roll away even when in park or preventing proper gear shifts. This could increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is not properly controlled. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226727-chrysler-2016-dodge-dart-power-train-recall-shift-cable-detachment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226727-chrysler-2016-dodge-dart-power-train-recall-shift-cable-detachment · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V293000
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“Chrysler 2016 Dodge Dart Power Train Recall: Shift Cable Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226727-chrysler-2016-dodge-dart-power-train-recall-shift-cable-detachment. Based on NHTSA recall #19V293000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V293000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the shifter cable bushing fails, the shift cable can detach from the transmission. This may cause the vehicle to roll away even when in park or prevent the vehicle from shifting properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Dodge Darts with 6-speed automatic transmissions are affected. Drivers who frequently park on slopes or in areas where the vehicle might roll are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Dodge Dart has a 6-speed automatic transmission. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2013 and 2016. Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm eligibility.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Reach out to Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free transmission side shifter cable bushing replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V293000 (November 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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