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87,000 miles · Oct 2, 2018

Electrical SystemEngine

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND THE BATTERY SAVER MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOORE MOTOR SALES (1725 W CARO RD, CARO, MI 48723, 989-673-4171) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000.

NHTSA ODI #11133004

47,104 miles · Sep 27, 2018

Electrical SystemStructureCrash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED BUT RUNNING AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. CLAIM NUMBER 20-5560-F20

NHTSA ODI #11131983

45,000 miles · Aug 29, 2018

Electrical System

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SERVICE POWER STEERING, SERVICE SHIFTER, NO BUS, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR; HOWEVER, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

NHTSA ODI #11123282

Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2017

Electrical System

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY SAFE MODE KEPT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. TWO DEALERS WERE CONTACTED: DUNHAM MOTOR SALES INC (1006 S WAYNE ST, ANGOLA, IN 46703, (260) 665-2125) AND GLENBROOK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (100 W COLISEUM BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805, (260) 240-5092). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11054801

43,434 miles · Sep 28, 2017

Electrical SystemFire

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. IMMEDIATELY, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE TRUNK TO SEE IF THE BATTERY WAS AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ANCIRA CHRYSLER DODGE OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (10807 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 WEST, 78230) WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE BASE MODEL VEHICLES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,434. *LN UPDATED 7/23/18*JB

NHTSA ODI #11030363

63,700 miles · Sep 9, 2017

Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train

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CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO STOP CAUSING THE CAR TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE WIPER BLADES CAME ON BY THEMSELVES, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATORS BEGAN BLINKING OFF AND ON, THE TRANSMISSION MONITOR BEGAN STATING THAT DO NOT TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BEGAN FLASHING: PROCEED TO DESTINATION , TURN CAR OFF TO TURN TO START CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING ON .AFTER ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SHIFT INDICATOR TO SHIFT INTO GEAR SO THAT I COULD GET THE CAR OUT OF THE STREET.

NHTSA ODI #11022492

31,000 miles · Jul 5, 2017

Electrical SystemExterior LightingSeat BeltsInjury

BACK LEFT INDICATOR BLINKS ABOUT FOUR TIMES THEN ACTS AS IF LAMP IS BLOWN. TURN CAR OFF AND START LATER INDICATOR WORKS BUT THEN AFTER 4 BLINKS IS OUT AGAIN. REPLACED LAMP. SYSTEM STILL HAS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELTS SHOULDER HARNESS IN ALL BACK SEATS INERTIA LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE IN EMERGENCY STOPS. MY CHILDREN FLEW FO…

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NHTSA ODI #11003089

40,000 miles · Jun 19, 2017

Electrical System

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER 300. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WOULD FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY AND THE DOORS UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE KEY WAS IN THE CONTACT'S POCKET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE SHOULD ONLY ACTIVATE IF THE KEY WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY TWELVE OCCASIONS. THE BRUE BAKER DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO PAY A DEDUCTIBLE IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

NHTSA ODI #10995870

47,500 miles · Apr 18, 2017

Electrical System

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I AM A CHRYSLER EMPLOYEE AND HAVE ACCESS TO THE CHANGES/BULLETINS. RECALL: P60/NHTSA 14V-634 HAD THE 160AMP IN 3.6L VEHICLES INVESTIGATED IN AUGUST OF 2014 AND SUBMITTED ON 10/07/2014. THE SOLUTION CHANGE WAS CREATED ON 09/12/2014 TO PERFORM A NIK CHANGE FOR THE FAULTY 160AMP TO SOLVE THE ISSUE, THIS WAS DONE WITH 6322-04098-CCD FOR 2015 + FUTURE MODEL YEARS. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE AMP WAS 04801779AG AND THIS CHANGE WAS MAKING IT 04801779AH. HOWEVER, MY 2014 CHRYSLER 300 THAT HAD THE ALTERNATOR GO OUT ON IT 04/11/2017, HAD THE PN 04801779AG. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE CUT OFF DATE ON THE RECALL WAS ANY BUILDOUT MY 2011-2014 BEFORE DECEMBER 23, 2013. I WAS INFORMED MY CAR WAS BUILT OUT THE FOLLOWING MONTH. BUT IF THE PART WAS NEVER CHANGED OUT OF THE PLANT AND WAS NEVER CAUGHT UNTIL AFTER MY VEHICLE WAS BUILT, THEN WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT APART OF THE RECALL? WHEN THE 160 AMP FAILED, I WAS DRIVING AND IT GAVE ME LITTLE WARNING. I WAS UNABLE TO PULL OFF TO A SAFE LOCATION. I WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC DUE TO THIS AND HAD TO PAY FOR A TOW TRUCK. RECALL NUMBER: P60/NHTSA 14V-634

NHTSA ODI #10979062

45,000 miles · Apr 13, 2017

Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Visibility/wiper

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45000 MILES THE DASHBOARD CLUSTER ALL OF DASH GOES TOTAL OUT NO SPEED NO TACHOMETER, NO GAS, ALL TEMP GAUGES AND TRACTION CONTROL GO OUT. THE RADIO AND THE REST OF THE CONSOLE GO BLACK AS WELL. CAR WILL NOT TURN ON ALSO YOU CAN NOT USE ALARM SYSTEM TO ENTER VEHICLE. DOME LIGHT DOES COME ON. TRIED TO JUMP START DOESNT EFFECT CAR AS ITS NOT THE BATTERY ITS SOME OTHER COMPUTER ISSUE. AS TOW TRUCK HAULED CAR THE CAR CAME BACK TO LIFE FROM THE JOLT OF ROAD BUMPS. DEALERSHIP STATES CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR. VIEWED SEVERAL CARS WITH SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. I HAVE VIDEO OF SO FAR 2 OCCURRENCES . THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO WHILE PARKED SO ITS RANDOM.

NHTSA ODI #10972336

Official recalls

19V018000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 15, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

18V332000 · Electrical System:software; Electrical System:wiring; Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

May 17, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

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Electrical System:software

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Electrical System:wiring

Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

17V741000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Nov 21, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

17V435000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Jul 10, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

17V097000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Feb 14, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

16V240000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Apr 25, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

14V634000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Oct 8, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

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NHTSA investigations

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

EA16002 · Vehicle Rollaway, Engine On

Opened Feb 3, 2016 · Closed Jun 24, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

On April 22, 2016, Fiat Chrysler Automotive US LLC, (FCA) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a defect that could result in unattended vehicle rollaway with the engine running in approximately 811,586 model year (MY) 2012 to 2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles and MY 2014 to 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 8-speed transmissions and a monostable gear selector (NHTSA Recall #16V-240, FCA Recall #S27). According to FCA's DIR, The existing strategies built into these vehicles to deter drivers from exiting the vehicle after failing to put the transmission into PARK have not stopped some from doing so. Drivers erroneously concluding 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.The vehicles recalled by FCA are equipped with Monostable electronic (shift-by-wire) gearshift assemblies supplied by ZF Group (see Figure 1).The subject Monostable shifter has a single neutral position that it snaps back to when the driver releases the shift knob.Although the Monostable gearshift has the familiar appearance of a conventional console mechanical gearshift assembly, it has an unfamiliar movement that does not provide the tactile or visual feedback that drivers are accustomed to receiving from conventional shifters.Consequently, the driver must take additional time to verify that the desired gear position was achieved by checking the PRNDL display on the shift knob or the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display.

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Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)