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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango Can Roll Away

NHTSA campaign 22V426000 · Reported Jun 9, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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A vehicle that shifts out of Park and rolls away on its own can cause a crash without warning and injure people outside the vehicle. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number22V426000
Reported to NHTSAJun 9, 2022
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affectedService Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Vehicles covered4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because a malfunction in the anti-lock brake system module may turn on the brake lights and let the vehicle start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed. A vehicle that does this can roll away on its own, increasing the risk of a crash without warning, and can injure people outside the vehicle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact an FCA/Chrysler dealer (1-800-853-1403) to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 22V426000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Jeep — official Jeep 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

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Official notice

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Safety risk
A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Remedy
This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.

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