Recall 06V-341: 2007 Chrysler 300, 2007 Dodge Charger and 6 more

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Sep 7, 2006, covering about 4,770 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-341
Report date
Sep 7, 2006
Vehicles affected
4,770
Owners notified
Oct 2, 2006

The problem

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

The risk

If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. F43. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V341000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chrysler 3002007All years
Dodge Charger2007All years
Dodge Dakota2007All years
Dodge Durango2007All years
Dodge Magnum2007All years
Dodge Nitro 4X22007All years
Dodge RAM 35002007All years
Jeep Liberty2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-341?

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

How is recall 06V-341 fixed?

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.