28 May 2018 • 1 min read

Fiat Chrysler Recalls Millions of Vehicles Which Have the Potential to Get Stuck in Cruise Control

Fiat Chrysler has a terrifying problem on their hands, which exists across a wide range of its vehicles.

The company has announced a huge recall of 4.8 million vehicles in the United States as a result of an expansive cruise control issue.

And not just any issues, Fiat Chrysler vehicles have reportedly been getting stuck in cruise control, an allegation the company has confirmed, and encourages all customers with affected vehicles to avoid using cruise control until they visit a service center to have the car’s software upgraded.

At the moment, Fiat Chrysler says it is “unaware of any related injuries or accidents involving the affected vehicles.”

A list of affected vehicles can be seen below:

2015-17 Chrysler 200 sedan
2014-18 Chrysler 300 sedan
2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
2015-18 Dodge Challenger coupe
2014-18 Dodge Charger sedan
2014-18 Dodge Journey CUV
2014-18 Dodge Durango SUV’
2014-18 Jeep Cherokee SUV
2014-18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV
2018 Jeep Wrangler
2014-19 Ram 1500 pickup
2014-18 Ram 2500 pickup
2014-18 Ram 3500 pickup
2014-18 Ram 3500 cab chassis
2014-18 Ram 4500/5500 cab chassis

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