Don’t Use Cruise Control on these Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is advising owners of 4.8 million vehicles to stop using the cruise control function because it can remain stuck in the “on” position with the driver unable to cancel it. Calling it an unlikely event, the automaker said that when the cruise-control system in affected vehicles automatically accelerates, such as when going up a hill, if that occurs simultaneously with a short circuit in a specific electrical network, the cruise control will remain engaged and “a driver could be unable to cancel cruise control.” Hitting the brake pedal will not switch it off, the automaker said, although the statement said “cruise-control acceleration can be overpowered by the vehicle’s brakes.” An affected also can be shifted into neutral with the driver “braking accordingly” to bring it to a stop, FCA recommended. Either way, once the vehicle has stopped and is put into park, cruise control will be canceled. The issue only affects vehicles with automatic transmissions and gasoline engines.
FCA is recalling these 4.8 million Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram cars and trucks over the potential defect:
2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica
2015–2017 Chrysler 200
2014–2018 Chrysler 300
2014–2018 Dodge Journey
2014–2018 Dodge Durango
2015–2018 Dodge Challenger
2014–2018 Dodge Charger
2014–2018 Jeep Cherokee
2014–2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2018 Jeep Wrangler
2014–2019 Ram 1500
2014–2018 Ram 2500
2014–2018 Ram 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis
2016–2018 Ram 3500 Less Than 10,000 Pound Cab Chassis
2014–2018 Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
FCA said it doesn’t know of any related injuries or accidents involving affected vehicles. It said it will begin alerting affected customers next week to schedule a fix at its dealers. The automaker said it has a remedy, which involves a software upgrade in the vehicles’ Power Control Modules.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is also urging consumers to search its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) lookup tool to see if their vehicles are affected.
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