2020 Dodge and Chrysler Recalls and Safety Alerts

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Chrysler recalls model year 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Chrysler is recalling eight model year 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulias.

The rear brake discs may fracture during vehicle operation.

A rear brake disc fracture may result in a reduction of braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake discs free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2021.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W86.

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Chrysler recalls Jeep Cherokee Latitudes and Limiteds

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 698 model year 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitudes and Cherokee Limiteds.

One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

A front lower control arm fracture while the vehicle is being driven may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81.

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Chrysler recalls model year 2020 Ram 2500s and 1500s

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 19,075 model year 2020 Ram 2500s and 1500s.

The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface.

A missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 27, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.

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Chrysler recalls Mopar mirrors and replacement glass

Chrysler is recalling 4,768 Mopar Outside Foldaway Heated Power Left Mirrors, part number 68147863AS and Mirror Replacement Glass, part number 68050299AA.

The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface.

A missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror or -- if already installed -- replace the glass free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 27, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W71.

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Chrysler recalls Jeep Wranglers & Gladiators,and Ram 2500s & 1500s

Chrysler is recalling 2,114 model year 2019 Jeep Wranglers and Ram 2500s, model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500s, and model year 2020 Jeep Gladiators.

The front seat belt retractors may not lock as intended during a crash.

Failure of the front seat belts to lock in a crash increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

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Model year 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis recalled

Chrysler is recalling 32,318 model year 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine.

Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.

A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.

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Chrysler recalls Mopar All-Weather Floor Mat Kits

Chrysler is recalling 34,034 Mopar All-Weather Floor Mat Kits (Crew - Big/Horn/Laramie, and Crew - Laramie with product numbers 82215320AB, 82215320AC, 82215321AB, 82215321AC, 82215322AB, 82215323AB, 82215322AC, 82215323AC, 82215421AB, 82215421AC, 82215422AB, and 82215422AC).

The mats were sold as accessory equipment in 2018, 2019 and 2020 for use in model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles with adjustable pedals.

In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.

A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W64.

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Model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500s with adjustable pedals recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 160,229 model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500s with adjustable pedals.

In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.

A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.

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Chrysler recalls Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokees

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 58,016 model year 2014-2018 Ram 1500s, and model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing.

This could result in an engine stall, posing the risk of a crash..

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 2, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at (800) 853-2002. Chrysler's number for this recall is W58.

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Chrysler recalls Town and Country & Dodge Grand Caravan and Nitro vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 925,239 model year 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country, and Dodge Grand Caravan and model year 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles.

The vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver airbag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver airbag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 26, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

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Chrysler recalls MOPAR steering parts

Chrysler is recalling 32,972 MOPAR steering 4x4 drag link assemblies (part number 68369907AA), and the associated components: jam nuts (part numbers 06510749AA and 06510750AA), drag link inner (part number 68111304AA), drag link outer (68111301AA), and drag link adjuster (part number 68111302AA).

The parts were sold for replacement use on Heavy Duty Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks.

The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. The drag link assemblies may have been installed as part of a vehicle repair.

A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

The drag link assemblies installed during vehicle manufacturing were subject to an earlier recall.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve free of charge.

If an owner bought any of these components at the counter of a dealer and it was not installed, the dealer will reimburse the owner. If the part has been installed, dealers will inspect the jam nut tightness free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W49.

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Chrysler recalls Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups

Chrysler is recalling 114 model year 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups.

The vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an airbag deployment.

If the diffuser detaches from the inflator during airbag deployment, the airbag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W52.

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Chrysler recalls Two-Speed Power Transfer Units

Chrysler is recalling 2,669 Two-Speed Power Transfer Units (PTU) sold as replacement parts for certain Jeep Cherokees, part numbers 68090605AJ, 68090605AK, 68090605AL, 68282447AA, 68282447AB, 68282447AC, 68307403AA and 68307403AB.

Relative movement in the PTU between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU.

If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. If the subject part is not installed in a vehicle, it will be exchanged with a new part. All repairs will be conducted free of charge.

This recall is expected to begin July 31, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W48.

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Chrysler recalls Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 22,449 model year 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV").

The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.

A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.

What to do

The recall remedy is currently under development.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed.

Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W46.

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Vantage-modified Dodge Grand Caravans recalled

Vantage Mobility International is recalling122 Vantage-modified model year 2016-2019 Dodge Grand Caravans.

The fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Vantage will notify owners, and will provide parts and reimbursement to owners for repair facilities to replace the fuel tank gasket free of charge.

The recall began May 19, 2020.

Owners may contact Vantage customer service at (800) 488-9082.

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Model year 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 pick-up trucks recalled

Chrysler is recalling 37,580 model year 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pick-up trucks with an accessory bed step.

In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are W24 and W44.

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Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles recalled

Chrysler is recalling 425,588 model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles.

The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.


What to do

Chrysler will notify owner, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

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Chrysler recalls Jeeps, Rams, Chryslers and Dodges with rearview camera issue

Chrysler is recalling 318,537 model year 2020 Jeep Gladiators & Cherokees, model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 2500, & 3500 Pickups, Chrysler Pacificas, Dodge Durangos, Jeep Grand Cherokees, Wranglers & Renegades, and model year 2019 Dodge Challengers with 8.4" or 12" radio displays.

A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio display software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

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Chrysler recalls Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 151 model year 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos.

The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down.

If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while while the vehicle is being driven, and loss of the PARK function when stationary.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 15, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.

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Chrysler recalls model year 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks

Chrysler is recalling 11 model year 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks with four-wheel drive.

A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while the vehicle is being driven, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.

A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 3, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.

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Chrysler recalls model year 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickups

Chrysler is recalling 84,202 model year 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickups equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions.

A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module.

The recall is expected to begin March 14, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

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Chrysler recalls nearly a-quarter million model year 2014-2019 Ram ProMasters

Chrysler is recalling 222,207 model year 2014-2019 Ram ProMasters with 6L engines.

The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Ram Trucks at (866) 726-4636. Chrysler's number for this recall is W00.

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Chrysler recalls model year 2020 Jeep Renegades and Fiat 500Xs

Chrysler is recalling 1,352 model year 2020 Jeep Renegades and Fiat 500Xs.

The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.

A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.

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Chrysler recalls model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks

Chrysler is recalling 34 model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks.

An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator.

Without a warning indicator, the driver may be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.

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Chrysler recalls model year 2005-2006 Dodge Vipers

Chrysler is recalling 3,329 model year 2005-2006 Dodge Vipers.

The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

The unexpected deployment of the airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury and a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE4.

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Model year 2018-2019 Chrysler Pacificas recalled

Chrysler is recalling 20,441 model year 2018-2019 Pacificas equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens.

A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.