WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chrysler is recalling 6,636 2008-09 Dodge Challengers equipped with automatic transmissions and the "keyless go" option because they may fail to meet a federal safety standard for theft prevention which could result in accidental rollaway.

"If the stop/start button is pressed and held and the engine turns off, the electronic key code is removed from the vehicle," said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in its recalls summary of the problem. "Since this can occur in a transmission or gear selector position other than 'park,' and the transmission or gear selector does not become locked in 'park' as a direct result of key removal, it was determined that a noncompliance may exist.

"This standard specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles."

Chrysler dealers will reprogram the wireless ignition node module so the engine can only be turned off when the transmission and gear selector is in the "park" position. The recall is scheduled to begin this week. Owners can contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403 for more information.

What this means to you: If you own the aforementioned Challenger, get it in to your dealer ASAP. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent


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I still cant get mine to shut off while not in park with button...I call BS....they want everyone who modded to switch there stuff back...LOL[:'(]

 

Mine must be in in park to stop the engine too. The number recalled doesn't look like all the 08s are involved. I guess we need to have the dealer check it out.

 

The Dealers probably miss their cars, and theyt want to get them back in to attract traffic at the dealer