Fiat Chrysler recalls 320,000 Dart cars that could roll away

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 19, 2019 / 8:42 AM / UPDATED 6 HOURS AGO

Fiat Chrysler recalls 320,000 Dart cars that could roll away

David Shepardson
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said Friday it is recalling more than 320,000 Dodge Dart compact cars in North America that could roll away because of a defective part that could allow the shift cable to detach from the transmission.

The Italian-American automaker said the recall covers 2013 through 2016 model year automatic transmission Dart cars and that the defect could prevent drivers from shifting vehicles into park. The company said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue but has several thousand reports of related repairs to vehicles. The company said a cable bushing may degrade after prolonged exposure to high ambient heat and humidity.

The company said owners should make sure they shut off the vehicle and engage the parking brake. Fiat Chrysler will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, the company said.

The company did not said when repairs will be ready.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fiat-chrysler-recall/fiat-chrysler-recalls-320000-dart-cars-that-could-roll-away-idUSKCN1RV0TU

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. No matter what kind of transmission you have,

automatic or manual, you should always engage the emergency brake when you park. Not just on a hill. But every single time.