Dodge Dart recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2015–2016 Dodge Dart

Recall number

16V113000

Brand / firm

Dodge

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,122 units

Why it was recalled

Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.