Challenger V6-3.5L (2009)
Ignition Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 08C458000: Wireless Ignition Node Module Update
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Dodge/Challenger 2008-2009
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 04, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V458000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Switch
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6636
SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 6,636 M/Y 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and "KEYLESS GO" option for failing
to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, "Theft Prevention." If the stop/start button is pressed and held and
the engine turns off, the electronic key code is removed from the vehicle. Since this can occur in a transmission or gear selector position other than
"PARK," and the transmission or gear selector does not become locked in "PARK" as a direct result of key removal, it was determined that a
noncompliance may exist.
CONSEQUENCE:
This standard specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of
motor vehicles.
REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module so the engine can only be turned off when the transmission and gear selector is in the "PARK"
position. The recall is expected to begin on or before September 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NOTES:
Chrysler recall No. H29. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
