Recalls Of The Day, June 12, 2013

Good morning everyone.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for vehicle with a stalling engine.  One issue drivers demand is that their vehicle starts and transports them safely to a destination and back without leaving them stranded along the way. 

If your vehicle is affected by this recall your troubles might be over once the powertrain control module has been reprogrammed.
    



Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V238000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,907       

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• DODGEDART2013

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

     

SUMMARY:

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 begin_of_the_skype_highlightinFREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N32.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting REE  end_of_the_skype_highlightin(TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREEend_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.