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Recall 08V-458

CHRYSLER LLC recalled the 2008 to 2009 Dodge Challenger: Power train (automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-458
Reported
September 10, 2008
Vehicles affected
6,636 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

This standard specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Chrysler recall no. H29.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles