FCA Recalls 4.8M Vehicles
A potentially serious cruise control issue has compelled Fiat Chrysler to recall more than 4 million cars, trucks, and SUVs.


Ram’s heavy-duty pickups are among the millions of vehicles recalled by Fiat Chrysler over a software defect that could affect their cruise control systems. Photo courtesy FCA Group
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling roughly 4.8 million vehicles due to a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. Drivers of affected vehicles shouldn’t use cruise control until their vehicles are taken in for a software update, according to the factory.
The issue arises when a short-circuit occurs at the same time a vehicle’s cruise control system accelerates as it attempts to maintain driver-selected speeds. In this event, a driver may become unable to exit cruise-control mode. The driver can, however, overpower cruise-control acceleration by pressing on the vehicle’s brakes.
As of press time, no related injuries or accidents had been reported. The vehicles affected by this recall include:
2015–’17 Chrysler 200 sedan
2014–’18 Chrysler 300 sedan
2017–’18 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
2015–’18 Dodge Challenger coupe
2014–’18 Dodge Charger sedan
2014–’18 Dodge Journey midsize SUV
2014–’18 Dodge Durango midsize SUV
2014–’18 Jeep Cherokee compact SUV
2014–’18 Jeep Grand Cherokee midsize SUV
2018 Jeep Wrangler compact SUV
2014–’19 Ram 1500 pickup
2014–’18 Ram 2500 pickup
2014–’18 Ram 3500 pickup
2014–’18 Ram 3500 cab chassis
2014–’18 Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis
FCA will begin to alert affected customers as early as this week, according to the company.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
More Fixed Ops

Dealer Debrief: Technician Apprenticeships
In this week's debrief, host Lauren Lawrence discusses a new grant for service tech apprenticeships and more industry workforce news.
Read More →
ASE Acquires WrenchWay
The auto technician certification nonprofit said the deal expands its role in workforce-development and support for current and future service professionals.
Read More →
TraXtion Introduces TireSpec Website Solution
The company says the offering enables consumers to snap a photo of their tire with a smartphone and receive an instant replacement quote, capturing 90% of tire shoppers who start their shopping online.
Read More →
UVeye Launches Same-Day Vehicle Listings for Car Dealers
New 'Scan to Sold' offering turns the service lane into a website-ready merchandising photo booth designed to help dealerships reduce turnaround time from days to minutes.
Read More →
RockED, VINCUE Launch Inventory-Management Industry Certification
Offering for retail automotive dealers and operators is designed to address what the companies say is a lack of standardized and modern thought leadership in vehicle life-cycle management.
Read More →
Survey Shows What Technicians Want
Data gathered by the ASE Training Managers Council shows that service technicians prefer classroom or instructor-led training and hands-on lab work over online or self-led training.
Read More →
Automotive Service Pros Month Shifts to October
ASE is making the change to better align with two other sector observances that take place each year highlighting technicians' key role.
Read More →
Extreme Temps Hinder EV Efficiency
American consumers might be happy to know that their preferred hybrids are slightly less impacted by extreme temperatures than fully electric vehicles, according to a new study.
Read More →
Ban on Air Bag Inflators by Chinese Maker Proposed
NHTSA blames 10 deaths and two serious injuries on what its investigators believe were illegally imported air bag inflators. It’s taking public comments before deciding whether to ban them outright.
Read More →
Fix It Forward Program Helps Man Regain Mobility
Albuquerque consumer who suffered a life-changing injury regains the use of his vehicle after Fiesta Volkswagen's service team shared his story with DOWC Cares.
Read More →