RECALL The defect can result in the ability to shift the transmission out of the PARK

[dexter]

The defect can result in the ability to shift the transmission out of the PARK position without a key in the ignition or a brake pedal application, which increases the potential for an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in a vehicle crash or injury without prior warning.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCLRPT-17V821-9611.pdf


1500, 2500, 3500, 4500

Number of potentially involved : 1,482,874 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 %

FCA US will conduct a Voluntary Safety Recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy for this item is currently under development.

 

[chrisbh17]

Funny. My first car was a 1968 Chevelle Malibu. It had no ignition interlocks whatsoever...no brake needed pressing, no special button to press while turning the key (ignition switch was on the dash) AND a column shifter.

Not only did I manage to never accidentally shift out of park, I even managed to never shut the key off with my knee.......

 

[Docpaulo]

Just saw im part of the recall.. but they dont have parts yet

 

[zeddy]

I remember my dad's 1996 ram 2500 was able to shift out of park without keys or depressing the brake pedal. I found that out the hard way.

 

[Sandbox]

Just saw im part of the recall.. but they dont have parts yet

Yep...me too.

 

[68PowerWagon]

Now that we know about this defect I wonder who would be responsible for damages if it came out of park & ran into another vehicle in a parking lot? I am not used to putting the e-brake on since it is a automatic, but might need to start doing this until they get the parts in.

 

[dexter]

Now that we know about this defect I wonder who would be responsible for damages if it came out of park & ran into another vehicle in a parking lot? I am not used to putting the e-brake on since it is a automatic, but might need to start doing this until they get the parts in.

You should always use it.

http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-auto-maintenance/always-set-the-parking-brake/

 

[[email protected]]

Yep no time frame on the parts talked with my dealer. Like you said who's going to pay if my truck hits something because of this. I guarantee that Fiat Chyrsler isn't gonna lol

 

[Jimmy07]

Are you guys interpreting this as “the truck can shift out of park all by itself, without any human interaction”?

 

[68PowerWagon]

Now that I look at the recall it does appear that you have to physically pull the gear selector. I first thought it could pop out on it's own.

 

[ocwill1]

You should always use it.

http://www.driversedguru.com/driving-articles/car-auto-maintenance/always-set-the-parking-brake/

As I do understand the thinking behind this, I have never used a parking brake in the 30+ years of driving. Manual and auto, what happens if it gets wet in sub 32 degree weather and freezes. That is not good..

 

[tdeperte]

There have been reports of unattended vehicles rolling away, especially if parked on an incline. That is why the parking brake recommendation was issued.

 

[MeatCurtains]

There have been reports of unattended vehicles rolling away, especially if parked on an incline. That is why the parking brake recommendation was issued.

The grand Cherokees of early 2000 vintage we're notorious for that, as are the new Cherokees with the 8 speed, and several other Chrysler vehicles over the years. Really seems like a running problem.

This is why you should always use the parking brake and aim your wheels appropriately.

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