Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (Chrysler, Dodge and Mopar)
Vehicle equipment recall 18E-053. NHTSA received Chrysler (FCA US LLC)’s report on Jul 12, 2018.
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NHTSA received Chrysler (FCA US LLC)’s report on Jul 12, 2018. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA.
The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle’s wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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- NHTSA’s part: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
What should you do?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U82, and U83.
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- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 1,930 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
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- Chrysler 300NHTSA gives no dates made
- Dodge ChargerNHTSA gives no dates made
- Dodge ChallengerNHTSA gives no dates made
- Mopar Powertrain Control ModuleBuilt from Oct 20, 2017 to Jun 29, 2018
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
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What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.