What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 16V113000 includes certain 2015 to 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- dashboard lit up with warnings
- car electronics stopped working
- screen keeps rebooting
- car will not start after update
- electrical problem with no warning
- software recall
Symptoms in the record
- Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2015 to 2016 Dodge Dart
- NHTSA campaign 16V113000
- The manufacturer filing lists 1,122 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 16V113000 · Feb 26, 2016
Official campaign record for Dodge Dart
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 1,122 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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