Dodge Challenger Cruise Control May Not Shut Off

NHTSA campaign 18E053000 · Reported Jul 12, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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If the vehicle keeps its speed or speeds up on its own and cruise control cannot be turned off, this increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18E053000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 12, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain engine control modules sold as part of performance upgrade kits have a defect that could stop the cruise control from turning off. If a short circuit happens in the vehicle's wiring while cruise control is on, the driver may not be able to turn it off by pressing the brake pedal or using the switch, so the vehicle could keep going the same speed or speed up on its own.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle has one of the affected control modules.
2. Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a software update or module replacement.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18E053000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Dodge Challenger

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Dodge Power Train Recalls Involve Park Failures and Lost Power · all 7 Dodge recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Safety risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.