Chrysler Recalls Mopar Gear Shift Control Cables Due to Park Function Loss
Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Gear Shift Control Cables that may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into park and increasing the risk of a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission linkage) that results in a loss of park function, creating a significant risk of a crash due to vehicle rollaway, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Gear Shift Control Cables with part numbers 68164081AB, 68085873AD, and 68085873AE. The defect involves the shifter cable potentially detaching from the transmission, which prevents the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causes a loss of park function.
A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models impacted.
The remedy for this issue is currently under development. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on November 6, 2025, to inform them of the safety risk. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1C.
The recalled product
- Product
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Affected units
- 32,328
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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