Chrysler notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 6th of a potentially faulty wireless ignition module found on just over 40,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep branded 2010 model year vehicles. Today, NHTSA announced an official recall for the included models, with the official repairs set to begin in July.
According to NHTSA, Chrysler has determined a wireless ignition module that can potentially exhibit unwanted binding of the solenoid latch, and the safety agency has announced an official safety recall as a result.
Chrysler says that its 300 sedan, the Dodge Challenger, Charger and Ram, as well as the Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee are all included in the recall. The defect is only found on certain 2010 model year examples of these vehicles. The problem lies in a binding solenoid latch which may allow drivers to remove the key from the ignition prior to the vehicle’s shifter being placed in ‘Park.’
The safety problem lies in the fact that the vehicle could move forward without driver’s input, potentially resulting in a crash.
Chrysler dealers will begin inspecting and replacing faulty wireless ignition modules in July, 2010.
