Chrysler controversies

Chrysler recalls 265,512 Ram vehicles over power steering assist risk

Recall announced

Chrysler announced the recall of 265,512 Ram vehicles because water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness and disable steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice. The recall covers certain 2022–2026 Ram ProMaster 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles and 2024–2026 Ram 3500 Electric vehicles (recall number 92D); dealers will inspect the wiring harness and replace it and the electric power steering gear if needed at no cost to owners, with interim warning letters expected to be mailed starting Nov. 17, 2026.

Stated objective. To fix a problem that could cause some diesel engines to stall.

Stellantis reinforces Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa

Recall announced

Stellantis SA reinforced its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models. The company urged owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.

Stellantis SA is reinforcing its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models, and urging owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.

Stated objective. to reach every affected customer until all repairs are completed

Chrysler recalls 74,578 Dodge Durango vehicles over rear spoiler issue

Recall announced

Chrysler is recalling about 74,578 vehicles in the United States, affecting certain 2021-23 Dodge Durango vehicles, because the rear spoiler may not be properly aligned with the roof, which could cause it to become damaged when the liftgate is used and increase the risk of detachment onto the road. A fix is under development and recall letters are expected to be mailed to owners early next month.

Stellantis recalls nearly 1 million Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles over rear-view camera issue

Recall announced

Stellantis recalled nearly one million vehicles because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from working properly. The recall covers select 2025 and 2026 model-year Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles, and affected owners will receive a software update prompt on their media screen.

Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles worldwide over radio software issue

Recall announced

Stellantis recalled 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from operating properly. The recall covered 848,000 vehicles in the United States and about 107,000 in Canada, Mexico and other markets. Owners were to receive an over-the-air radio software update. Stellantis said it was unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.

Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from operating properly. The recall includes 848,000 vehicles in the US and about 107,000 in Canada, Mexico and other markets. Owners will receive an over-the-air radio software update. Stellantis said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.

Chrysler recalls 48,777 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles over seat belt retractor defect

Recall announced

Chrysler is recalling 48,777 vehicles, including certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale models, because rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract, increasing injury risk in a crash. NHTSA says dealers will replace the seat belt retractors free of charge, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed starting September 24, 2026.

Chrysler China recalls 7,604 imported Grand Cherokee vehicles

Recall announced

Chrysler (China) Automobile Sales Co. filed a recall plan and announced a recall of 7,604 imported Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. The crankshaft pulse-wheel magnetic material could detach, potentially causing the engine to stall or fail to restart and creating a collision hazard. The company said it would update powertrain control module software free of charge and extend the affected part's warranty to eight years with unlimited mileage.

Stated objective. to eliminate the safety hazard

Chrysler recalls certain imported Grand Cherokee vehicles in China

Recall announced

In September 2021, Chrysler China announced an immediate recall of 7,604 imported Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. According to the announcement, magnetic material may separate from the engine crankshaft pulse wheel, which could potentially cause the engine to stall or fail to restart, creating a collision risk. The recall was described as taking effect immediately.

Chrysler recalls 1,160 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles

Recall announced

Chrysler (China) Sales filed a recall plan for 1,160 2021-model-year Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles beginning September 6, 2021. A high-voltage charging-interface locking issue could allow the plug to disconnect during charging. The company said it would update the inverter-module software and inspect and, if needed, replace the manual release cable.

Chrysler recalls 2,549 imported Cherokee Trailhawk vehicles in China

Recall announced

Chrysler (China) Auto Sales filed a recall plan with China’s market regulator and decided to recall 2,549 imported 2014–2015 Cherokee Trailhawk vehicles. The affected vehicles may lose power transfer while driving or lose the parking function because of possible wear in the power transfer unit input shaft splines.

Chrysler recalls imported plug-in hybrid vehicles over fire risk

Recall announced

Chrysler (China) filed a recall plan covering some imported plug-in hybrid vehicles, effective August 7, 2020. According to the company, the 12-volt isolator terminal may corrode if liquid enters, potentially causing overheating and a fire. Chrysler said it would add a pad, tighten the terminal, inspect it, and replace the terminal and cable if necessary.

Stated objective. to prevent liquid from entering and eliminate the safety hazard

FCA recalls 925,239 vehicles over steering-wheel badge hazard

Recall announced

FCA announced a recall of 925,239 vehicles because steering-wheel badges could become projectiles if an airbag deployed. According to the report, FCA was aware of 14 potentially related injuries as of June 30. The remedy described is a redesigned air-bag cover provided at no cost. The recall concerns a potential hazard associated with the steering-wheel badge during airbag deployment, and the reported action is to replace the cover free of charge.

FCA said it would recall 925,239 vehicles because steering-wheel badges could become projectiles if an airbag deployed. The article reports that FCA was aware of 14 potentially related injuries as of June 30. The remedy described is a redesigned air-bag cover provided at no cost.

FCA recalls vehicles over airbag-cover hazard

Recall announced

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recalled almost 1 million vehicles because pieces of the driver's-side airbag cover could detach and injure occupants. The article states that the issue may be related to at least 14 driver injuries. Dealers were to replace the cover free of charge.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling almost 1 million vehicles because pieces of the driver's-side airbag cover could detach and injure occupants. The article says the issue may be related to at least 14 driver injuries; dealers will replace the cover free of charge.