CHRYSLER Recalls

2020–2021 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER 300

Due to the programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) the external noise levels may exceed the requirements of Australian Design Rule (ADR) 83/00.

2019–2021 CHRYSLER Chrysler 300 (LX)

The adhesive that holds the windshield in place may not meet manufacturing specifications, this may result in the windshield not being adequately secured to the vehicle.

2013–2019 CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WK)

In some vehicles the signal from the crankshaft position sensor may fail. This may result in an engine stall (loss of engine power), as well as loss of the ability to restart the engine.

0 CHRYSLER JEEP COMPASS

A fault in the Power Control Module (PCM) software may affect cruise control, potentially causing the vehicle speed to lock or unexpected vehicle acceleration.

2013–2018 CHRYSLER 300

A fault in the Power Control Module (PCM) software may affect cruise control, potentially causing the vehicle speed to lock or unexpected vehicle acceleration.

2013–2016 CHRYSLER DODGE JOURNEY & FIAT FREEMONT

Computer software for the Power Control Module (PCM) is faulty. In certain circumstances this may affect cruise control and the possible locking of speed or cause acceleration of the vehicle.

2017–2018 CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

The WK Jeep Grand Cherokee tow bar kit has bolts and washers that may lose torque during towing.

0 CHRYSLER JEEP

The vehicle brake switches may malfunction. This can be identified by the illumination of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), an audible chime, and the brake lights will be illuminated.

2010–2014 CHRYSLER JEEP

The brake booster water shield may have been incorrectly installed during completion of Safety Recall P14. This may cause the brake booster water shield to be less effective in diverting water away from the brake booster assembly, creating the possibility for corrosion and subsequent water intrusion of the brake booster. Water intrusion of the brake booster in a cold climate may lead to freezing and limit the braking ability of a vehicle. For customers who have not had recall campaign number P14 performed on their vehicles, this campaign T59 replaces P14 on those vehicles.

2010–2014 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER 300 (LX) & JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (WK)

The alternator of the affected models may experience diode thermal fatigue due to cyclical loads induced by the electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS).

2010–2015 CHRYSLER DODGE JOURNEY (JC) & FIAT FREEMONT (JF)

The steering wheel wire harness may become trapped between a tab on the steering wheel plastic back cover and the edge of the horn plate.

2015–2017 CHRYSLER JEEP

The front impact sensor wire(s) on these specified models may become detached during a crash event before the 'impact signal' is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Vehicles may experience no airbag and or pretensioner deployment in certain crash events where airbag or pretensioner deployment is expected.

2009–2014 CHRYSLER Sebring, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Patriot

The models specified may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) via the front impact sensor wires.

2013–2016 CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEE

The wheel flare protection spats on vehicles may not have been installed during the vehicle assembly process. Vehicles built without wheel flare protection spats do not comply with Australian Design Rule 42/04 - General Safety Requirement.

2013–2015 CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

The electronic shift lever in the vehicle does not move like a conventional shifter and the driver may inadvertently fail to correctly engage the “PARK” position before exiting the vehicle if the engine is left running.

2011–2014 CHRYSLER 300

The electronic shift lever in the vehicle does not move like a conventional shifter and the driver may inadvertently fail to correctly engage the “PARK” position before exiting the vehicle if the engine is left running.

2006–2010 CHRYSLER JEEP

The clock spring on certain vehicles may ingest dust if the vehicle is subjected to extremely dusty environments.

2010–2016 CHRYSLER JEEP

The clock spring on certain vehicles may ingest dust if the vehicle is subjected to dusty environments.

0 CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE & CHRYSLER 300

Drivers may inadvertently fail to engage the “PARK” position before exiting the vehicle. If the engine is left running, the “PARK” position is not engaged and the “PARK BRAKE” is not applied prior to the driver exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away striking and injuring the driver, passenger or bystanders. Overview of the electronic shift lever The electronic shift lever (Figure A) in the affected vehicles does not move like a conventional T shifter (Figure B). The electronic shift lever is spring loaded and always returns to the same center position like a joystick after the desired gear is selected.

2010–2013 CHRYSLER JEEP

Sun visors on some vehicles may experience a high resistance short at the sun visor vanity lamp. This may occur after a service repair to the sun visor or while gaining access to the headliner.

2014–2015 CHRYSLER MK JEEP

The power steering hose clamp may not be installed correctly during the manufacturing process. The low pressure power steering return hose may detach and cause a large volume power steering fluid leak.

2014–2016 CHRYSLER KL JEEP

The power liftgate control module may experience a corrosion induced high resistance short circuit in the power liftgate module electrical connector(s).

0 CHRYSLER BU JEEP

The Park Assist Mode may not work as intended. The Park Assist Mode requires a software update to function as specified.

2014–2016 CHRYSLER 300 SRT

The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may turn off when the hazard lights are activated, resulting in non-compliance to certain homologation requirements.

0 CHRYSLER 300 SRT LX

The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may turn off when the turn signals are activated, resulting in non-compliance to certain homologation requirements.

2003–2004 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee

The airbag system occupant restraint control (ORC) module may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner inadvertent deployment.

2014–2015 CHRYSLER KL Jeep Cherokee

The Air Conditioning (A/C) hose may have been misrouted during the manufacturing process. The A/C hose may come in contact with the engine exhaust manifold. Prolonged A/C hose contact with the engine exhaust manifold may result in a leak of the A/C refrigerant and/or A/C refrigerant oil

2007–2010 CHRYSLER JC Dodge Journey and RT Chrysler Grand Voyager

The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Module may have unintentional movement of the Frequency Operated Button Ignition Key (FOBIK) from the “ON” to the “Accessory” position while driving.

2005–2006 CHRYSLER KJ Jeep Cherokee & TJ Jeep Wrangler

The clutch interlock switch may contain a return spring that fatigues.

0 CHRYSLER JEEP

Some vehicles may experience a failure in the Fuel Pump relay within the Totally Integrated Power Module – 7 (“TIPM-7”), an electronic control unit, which can result in a no start or stall condition.

2013–2015 CHRYSLER JEEP

The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module software on certain vehicles may cause a side curtain airbag and seat airbag unwanted deployment. These vehicles can achieve vehicle angles during off road events which may exceed the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module rollover calibration thresholds.

0 CHRYSLER 300C

The driver airbag inflator housing in your vehicle may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events

2013–2014 CHRYSLER Grand Voyager

The vehicle Weight Certification label has the incorrect value for Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR).

2011–2014 CHRYSLER JEEP

The vehicle may illuminate both the low and high beam headlamp elements when the high beam mode is selected. The headlamps will then draw current in excess of the design specification for the headlamps and associated wiring.

2013–2014 CHRYSLER JEEP

The rear turn lamp outage detection system may not work in some vehicles.

1992–1998 CHRYSLER JEEP

Some Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles may allow fuel leakage from the fuel tank during low speed collisions.

0 CHRYSLER FIAT

Due to a potential interference of the wiring under the dashboard with the steering column, the wiring might wear out in time.

2001–2007 CHRYSLER JEEP

Some Jeep Liberty vehicles may allow fuel leakage from the fuel tank during low speed collisions.

2010–2014 CHRYSLER Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango

After certain repairs, some vehicles may experience a high resistive short at the vanity lamp wiring due to a trapped wire.

0 CHRYSLER JEEP

The Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.

2012–2014 CHRYSLER 300S & SRT8

Certain vehicles have been built with the incorrect Instrument Panel Center (IPS) stack control knobs in contravention of ADR21/00.

2007–2012 CHRYSLER DODGE

Some vehicles may experience a fracture of the left tie rod ball stud, resulting in the potential loss of steering control.

0 CHRYSLER DODGE

Some vehicles may experience a fracture of the left tie rod ball stud, resulting in the potential loss of steering control.

0 CHRYSLER FREEMONT

The vehicle may experience loss of engine oil pressure and subsequent engine main bearing failure.

2013–2014 CHRYSLER JEEP

Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random or failed illumination of dashboard warning lights and loss of anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) function.

2013–2014 CHRYSLER JEEP

The daytime running lamps may illuminate at low intensity output, instead of the desired high intensity output, during certain driving conditions.

2011–2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT/LX

The tyre placard label on affected vehicles were printed without tyre speed and load rating information.

2010–2013 CHRYSLER DODGE NITRO & JEEP LIBERTY

Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

2012–2013 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER

The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module has a software error.

2009–2012 CHRYSLER JEEP

The Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC) has a software error.

2011–2012 CHRYSLER JEEP

The fuel transfer tube is defective. Fuel flow can be restricted, creating the potential for the engine to stall under certain operating conditions, such as high temperatures, high altitudes and the use of fuel with high vapour pressure.

2005–2010 CHRYSLER JEEP

Some circuit boards may transmit compromised signals that cause inadvertent gearshifts to neutral on start-up. Note: Although vehicles in the US are sold with remote start, this option was not available on Australian vehicles.

0 CHRYSLER 300 (LX) & DODGE CHARGER (LD)

Due to a programming error, the transmission control module may not detect the position of the gear shift valve if stuck in the wrong position.

0 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER 300

The Power Distribution Center (PDC) may overheat, causing a loss of function of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and/or Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

0 CHRYSLER Dodge Grand Voyager and Chrysler Town & Country

Non compliant brake pads may have been incorrectly installed on the vehicle.

2008–2009 CHRYSLER Dodge Journey (DC)

The front door wiring harness on your vehicle may fatigue and break. Broken wires could interrupt circuts for the side impact sensor(s), resulting in the illumination of the airbag warning lamp and loss of sensing capability.

2007–2008 CHRYSLER Jeep Wrangler (JK)

The transmission fluid in your vehicle may overheat under certain driving conditions. Continuous operation under these conditions may cause the transmission fluid to boil over and come in contact with the hot engine or exhaust components.

0 CHRYSLER 300C, SRT8

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) side airbag wires were installed in the incorrect electrical connector cavities. This results in the incorrect (opposite) side air bag deployment under certain crash conditions.

0 CHRYSLER 300C, 300C Touring

The rear axle hub nuts (RWD models) or front and rear axle hub nuts (AWD models) on the vehicles may loosen and allow the half shaft to disengage from the wheel hub. This could cause the vehicle to lose power and result in loss of steering capabilities.

0 CHRYSLER Sebring (JS), Dodge Avenger (JS)

Investigations have shown engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector in the vehicles. This could potentially cause an electrical short circuit.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Jeep Commander, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler

Investigations have shown that the EBC module may have been programmed with an incorrect software version. It is possible under certain conditions that a momentary delay in braking could occur when coasting up hill. This could potentially increase the vehicle's stopping distance.

0 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser

It is possible under certain conditions that, due to inadequate fixing, one or both of the rear quarter windows could dislodge whilst driving.

0 CHRYSLER 300C, PT Cruiser

A software problem may exist in the Front Control Module (model 300C) or the Totally Integrated Power Module (PT Cruiser) which could affect the correct functioning of the directional 'telltale' lights in the instrument cluster in the event of a failure to an external turn indicator globe. In this case the driver does not receive proper feedback when a turn indicator globe fails.

0 CHRYSLER RG VOYAGER

The wiper motor armature could sieze and break, thereby rendering the wiper motor inoperative and compromise the driver's forward vision in wet conditions.

0 CHRYSLER Voyager (RG)

There is a possibility the upper power steering return hose may split and leak hydraulic fluid in the engine compartment.

0 CHRYSLER Voyager (GS)

Sound absorbing material attached to the roof of the vehicle may loosen and drop onto the third row outboard seat belt assemblies. this could render the seat belts inoperative.

0 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser

The fuel pump module mounting flange may leak if the vehicle is involved in a rollover collision.

0 CHRYSLER GS Voyager

After extended use it is possible that the fuel rail crossover tube O-ring seals may leak. This could result in an underhood fire.

0 CHRYSLER Voyager, Neon

One or more of the brake pad friction blocks may separate from its backing plate and thereby compromise overall braking efficiency.

0 CHRYSLER Neon

It is possible that the brake booster vacuum hose may swell if it comes in contact with oil and become dislodged from the engine. Should this occur, a loss of power brake assistance and an increase in engine idle speed could result leading to malfunction.

0 CHRYSLER Voyager, Grand Voyager

The handbrake cable is too long and may exceed the mechanisms ability to lock in position properly which may result in the vehicle rolling away unless the transmission is in park.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

The Airbag Control Module May Corrode Internally, As A Result Of Water Intrusion Leading To Illumination Of The Airbag Warning Light And Possible Inadvertent Deployment Of The Air Bag.

0 CHRYSLER Voyager, Grand Voyager

The Parking Brake Lever Cable Is Too Long Which May Cause The Parking Brake Mechanism To Self Release And Inadvertently Cause An Accident.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler

The Fuel Tank Sending Unit May Cause The Fuel Gauge To Display An Inaccurate Fuel Level, Thus Liable To Cause The Vehicle To Unexpectantly Run Out Of Fuel.

0 CHRYSLER Neon, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler

The Airbag Control Module In Some Rare Instances May Cause The Airbag To Deploy Inadvertently During A 3 Second Period After Ignition Is Turned Off.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

May Have Developed Some Minute Cracks In The Front Rh Frame Rail Due To An Improper Manufacturing Process.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

Power Memory Seat Moduel Wiring Harness May Come In Contact With driver's Seat Cushion Flex Mat Causing Short Circuit.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

Parking Brake Lever Release Button May Separate From The Parking Brake Lever Rendering The Parking Brake Inoperative.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

Drivers Side Airbag Modules May Have Been Incorrectly Assembled Without An Arming Lever.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

Uneven Bolt Torque Settings May Cause Steering Box Assembly To Become Loose In Its Mounting.

0 CHRYSLER Jeep Cherokee

The Power Tail Gate Window May Continue To Close Despite Releasing Spring Loaded Key & Poses An Entrapment Hazard.