The Chrysler 200 is a mid-size sedan that began its life as the Sebring. This value-packed sedan with upscale aspirations made a leap in 2016 with a redesign adding style and space, and an improved powertrain with the model's first AWD option. The later 200's Italian roots show up in its composed chassis and supportive seats. Inside, occupants are treated to lots of space and one of the industry's best infotainment systems.
Had for 2 years with no problems, looks great on the in and outside, drives smooth and cost is pretty good for something that both looks and drives like a more expensive vehicle.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.
On certain vehicles, there could be an electrical condition within the Occupant Restraint Control ("ORC") module. This may result in the airbag warning lamp illuminating, and the active head restraints not to deploy during certain rear impact collisions, which could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ORC part number and replace the ORC if necessary. Note: Vehicles that have been previously repaired with the updated ORC under recall 2016-448 will not require repairing under this recall campaign.
On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.
On certain vehicles, the suspension fastener torque and/or tightening angle may not have been verified at time of assembly. If fasteners were improperly tightened, they may become loose and fatigue over time or fall out, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the suspect fasteners and replace or tighten them to specification as necessary.
On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the transmission wire harness may have improper crimps. This could cause an unexpected shift to neutral which could result in a loss of motive power, which in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will update the software of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), and replace the transaxle wire harness as necessary.
Certain vehicles may have had the front passenger seat occupant classification module or seat cushion foam replaced during regular servicing with a portion of a service kit. These components should have been installed together as a calibrated set. If a vehicle only had a portion of the service kit installed, occupant classification system function could be affected, which could potentially increase the risk of an improper passenger airbag deployment in a crash (when warranted), increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: In vehicles where a portion of a service kit was installed, dealers will install a full seat service kit.
On certain vehicles equipped with either a 2.4L engine or a 3.6L engine, the Power Distribution Center (PDC) 12-wire connector contains terminals that may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. These damaged PDC connector terminal(s) could cause intermittent electrical connection(s) which could result in the engine stalling without warning and/or the transaxle defaulting to “Neutral.” If this were to occur under certain driving conditions, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will either replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire splice kit (3.6L engine) or replace the transmission wiring harness (2.4L engine).
On certain vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions, the PARK pawl may not properly engage. If the parking pawl fails to engage and the driver does not use the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away after the brake pedal is released, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the transmission and repair if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the driver's door wiring harness may overheat, which could result in an inoperative window and/or door locks, burning odour, smoke, or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the door wiring harness.
On certain vehicles, the mounting ring loops on rear shock absorbers may fail, allowing one end of the shock absorber to separate from its mounting. This could allow the shock absorber to contact and damage other components such as brake lines and/or tires, which could affect vehicle stability and/or braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect both rear shock absorbers and replace those found to be suspect.
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L gasoline engine may experience a loss of engine oil pressure and subsequent engine failure, causing a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power, in conjunction with driving conditions and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the balance shaft module.
On certain vehicles, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate due to an electrical fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. As a result, the Active Head Restraints (AHR) may not deploy during a rear impact collision (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of personal injury to the front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the ORC module, as required.
Certain vehicles may experience fuel leakage or engine stall due to a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the control valve in the fuel tank. If the control valve is damaged, the fuel tank assembly and vapour canister will be replaced.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine, debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. As a result, abnormal engine performance may be noticed, and in some cases the engine could fail. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine assembly.
Certain vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. A steering column with a miss-installed rivet may not perform as intended in the event of a crash, which may increase the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for steering column rivet presence and alignment, and repair as required.
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