2008-2009 Dodge Challenger recall: park/neutral start interlock switch
Chrysler LLC reported this safety recall on September 10, 2008. It covers about 6,636 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,636
- reported
- Sep 10, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 2008
- related complaints
- 27
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 6,636 my 2008-2009 dodge challenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and "keyless go" option. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft prevention." if the stop/start button is pressed and held and the engine turns off, the electronic key code is removed from the vehicle. Since this can occur in a transmission or gear selector position other than "park," and the transmission or gear selector does not become locked in "park" as a direct result of key removal, it was determined that a noncompliance may exist.
- Risk
- This standard specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module so the engine can only be turned off when the transmission and gear selector is in the "park" position. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 08V458000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Challenger 2008-2009 20082009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 08V458000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger park/neutral start interlock switch?
Yes. Recall 08V458000, reported on September 10, 2008, covers about 6,636 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V458000?
Dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module so the engine can only be turned off when the transmission and gear selector is in the "park" position. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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