Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248406-jeep-grand-cherokee-2015-recall-power-train · Recall date April 25, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V240000
“JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2015) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 25, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248406-jeep-grand-cherokee-2015-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 16V240000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V240000).
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V240000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2015) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2015) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 16V240000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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