Chrysler will be contacting the owners of certain Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles about a power train software problem. The affected models are equipped with 8 speed transmissions and a monostable gear selector. According to the defect report, the software used to warn drivers exiting the vehicle, that their vehicle is not in “Park”, may not adequately warn the driver. Drivers thinking that their vehicle’s transmission is in the “Park” position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged. Continue reading
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2013-2014 Scion FR-S Transmission Interlock Problem
Toyota will be contacting the owners of certain 2013-2014 Scion FR-S cars about an electrical problem that could affect vehicle safety. These automobiles are equipped with automatic transmissions and key ignitions. Push button start FR-S’s are not included.
The automatic transmission key interlock system used to stop the key from being removed while in “park” was disconnected to prevent damage during transport and may not have been re-connected during the pre delivery service check at the dealer. If not connected, it is possible for the ignition key could be removed in gear selection controls other than “Park”. These vehicles do not meet the requirements of S5.2 of FMVSS 114 and could unexpectedly roll away. Continue reading
2015 Nissan Rogue Shift Selector Problem
Certain 2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention”. According to reports, a routine vehicle inspection found a quality issue with certain transmission shift selector knob parts. The problem could result in the shift selector being moved out of the “Park” position while the brake pedal is not depressed. The vehicle could unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash. Continue reading
2015 Chevy Cruze Park Brake Failure
A safety defect affecting a small number of 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles will have owners returning to their dealership to have repairs done to the braking system. According to reports, the left rear or right rear parking brake cable brackets may have not been properly fastened during the assembly process. If the fastening bolts back out completely, the mounting bracket could separate, causing the parking brake to fail. The problem could result in the vehicle unexpectedly rolling away. Continue reading
2015 Chrysler 200 Unexpected Roll-Away
During the manufacturing of the 9 speed automatic transmission of some 2015 Chrysler 200‘s, it is possible that contaminants may have gotten into the parking pawl and/or the park rod may have been broken and dislodged. The problem could result in unintended vehicle movement even though the key has been removed and the shift indicator is in “Park”. Continue reading
2015 Nissan Armada Transmission “Park” May Not Engage
During a routine inspection of certain 2015 Nissan Armada SUV’s, it was discovered that the transmission on certain vehicles may not fully engaging in the “Park” position. An investigation found that interference with the transmission housing was preventing the parking pawl from engaging completely and could result in the vehicle unexpectedly rolling away. Continue reading
2015 Ford Fusion Transmission Safety Problem
Ford will be asking 56,479 Fusion owners to return to their nearest Ford or Lincoln dealer because their vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.” According to reports filed with the NHTSA, these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical key and dual screen cluster that may allow drivers to remove the key even if the transmission is not in park. The vehicles could unexpectedly roll away possibly striking and/or injuring the driver, other vehicle occupants, or other bystanders. Continue reading
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Defects
General Motors has announced two safety defects involving certain 2015 Chevrolet Corvette sports cars. They will be asking owners to return to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have the problems fixed. Both problems are due to manufacturing errors. The first affects the drivers side airbag and the second, the parking brake. Continue reading
