Stellantis is recalling nearly 300,000 Dodge Dart vehicles that could spontaneously roll away due to faulty shifter cables, creating a serious safety hazard for American families.
Story Overview
- Over 298,000 Dodge Dart vehicles from 2013-2016 face rollaway risk due to shifter cable defects.
- Faulty cables can detach from the transmission, making parked vehicles vulnerable to rolling away.
- NHTSA is still working on a remedy while Stellantis promises major U.S. manufacturing investment.
- This marks another recall issue for Stellantis following 63,000 Jeep Cherokee recalls earlier this year.
Massive Safety Defect Affects Four Model Years
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall notice for 298,000 Dodge Dart vehicles spanning the 2013-2016 model years.
The defect involves shifter cables that can detach from the transmission system, creating a dangerous situation where vehicles may roll away unexpectedly when parked.
This mechanical failure represents a fundamental safety concern that could endanger families and property, particularly in driveways and parking areas where children play.
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Regulatory Response Leaves Owners Waiting
NHTSA continues working on a remedy for affected vehicle owners, highlighting the complexity of this mechanical defect. Chrysler plans to mail safety risk notifications to customers on November 6th, but no immediate fix is available.
Owners seeking information can contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 using recall number A0C. This delay underscores concerns about automotive manufacturers releasing vehicles with potentially dangerous defects before thorough testing.
Pattern of Quality Control Issues Emerges
This recall follows Stellantis’s earlier recall of 63,000 Jeep Cherokee vehicles for defects causing power loss and parking function failure.
The recurring safety issues raise questions about the company’s quality control processes and commitment to American consumer safety.
These manufacturing defects affect vehicles that families depend on for daily transportation, creating unnecessary risks that could be prevented through better initial engineering and testing protocols.
Company Promises Major U.S. Investment
Despite these safety concerns, Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing operations over four years, expecting to create 5,000 jobs across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
The company describes this as its largest U.S. investment in history. While job creation benefits American workers, this investment must prioritize improved quality control and safety standards to prevent future recalls that endanger consumers and damage brand trust among loyal American buyers.
