Recall 06V341000: PCM Upgrade for A/T Shift Logic

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chrysler/300 2007

Dodge/Charger 2007

Dodge/Dakota 2007

Dodge/Durango 2007

Dodge/Magnum 2007

Dodge/Nitro 4X2 2007

Dodge/RAM 1500 2007

Jeep/Liberty 2007

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V341000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 06, 2006

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2333

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. F43. 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.