The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E004000·Announced 2014-02-18

Aisin Automatic Transmission Recall for Power Loss Risk

Aisin World Corp. of America is recalling specific automatic transmissions for Isuzu and Chrysler vehicles due to a loose snap ring that may cause a loss of power transfer.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose snap ring) that may cause a loss of power transfer, which the source text states may increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Aisin World Corp. of America (Aisin) is recalling certain model A465 automatic transmissions produced for Isuzu Motors Limited and model A466 automatic transmissions produced for the Chrysler Group. The recall involves a total of 1,330 affected units.

The defect is caused by a loose snap ring inside the transmission. This issue may result in a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels. An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.

Aisin has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers, who are conducting their own campaigns to replace the affected transmissions free of charge. Owners may contact Aisin World Corp. of America at 1-812-534-8144 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall
Manufacturer
Aisin World Corp. of America
Category
Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
1,330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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