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FCA Recalls Vans That Could Shift Themselves Into Neutral
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 26,900 vans in the U.S. and Canada that could spontaneously shift into neutral when brought to a stop.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 26,900 vans in the U.S. and Canada that could spontaneously shift into neutral when brought to a stop.
The campaign covers 2015-2016 model Ram ProMaster City vans. FCA says an electrical connector near the front of the driver-side seat track could corrode and affect signals to the van’s electronic transmission control module.
A disrupted signal may cause the van to make an “unrequested shift to neutral” when the vehicle comes to a stop, according to the company. FCA discovered the flaw through a review of warranty data. The company reports no accidents or injuries related to the problem.
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