FCA Recall: More Than One Million Cars Affected By ‘Park’ Shifter Design Flaw
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled more than 1.1 million cars with automatic transmissions due to a design quirk in the way the shifter operates. FCA’s ‘rocker’ style automatic T-bar selector is self-centering which removes t
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled more than 1.1 million cars with automatic transmissions due to a design quirk in the way the shifter operates.
FCA’s ‘rocker’ style automatic T-bar selector is self-centering which removes the visual clue as to its selected position, causing some drivers to leave their vehicles without selecting 'park', despite a dashboard visual and audible warning.
This leaves the vehicle in danger of rolling. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported 121 crashes involving rolling vehicles after drivers have exited, with as many as 41 injuries resulting.
Affected models include the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, while the Dodge Charger is also affected in overseas markets.
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