Recall 05V460000: A/T Parking Pawl Shaft Anchoring

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chrysler/300 2005

Dodge/Dakota 2005

Dodge/Durango 2005

Dodge/Magnum 2005

Jeep/Liberty 2005

Jeep/Wrangler 2005

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V460000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 04, 2005

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 256409

SUMMARY:
On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42RLE automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve "PARK" position.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall is expected to begin during November 2005. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. E14. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.