A massive recall of 123,000 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models, produced between 2021 and 2024 by Stellantis North America (FCA US LLC), and also of Dodge Dart sedan models, has recently been announced. According to the manufacturer Stellantis, the defect is in the shift cable, which can detach from the transmission, increasing the risk of rollover, and can cause serious injuries and fatalities. It is the task of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation when enough complaints from vehicle owners are collected in a common database.
f they consider that a defect has occurred that may pose a road safety risk, a coordinated automotive recall with the responsible manufacturer is then carried out. Vehicle owners affected are expected to receive a notification regarding this on November 6, 2025. If you want to check whether your vehicle is on the list of affected vehicles, you can consult recall 25V674 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Massive recalls
Having to announce a massive vehicle recall is not exactly the best marketing campaign for an automotive manufacturing company. However, vehicle recalls have become an almost routine procedure, carried out by virtually all vehicle brands. Nevertheless, these types of safety procedures are essential for maintaining road safety and as an act of honesty and transparency from brands towards their consumers. Although companies are responsible for resolving the problems arising from a massive recall, it is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that initiates the recall. The steps to follow in the recall process are:
- Vehicle owners’ complaints are added to a common database. When enough complaints related to the same model and make are gathered, the NHTSA opens an investigation.
- This investigation goes through different phases: selection, analysis, investigation, and recall management.
- I have identified the fault, investigated the cause, and informed the responsible company; a safety recall is initiated, and it is the vehicle manufacturer who is obligated to address the issue.
Recent Massive Recalls
Two massive recalls affecting Stellantis North America (FCA US LLC) have been recently announced. The first affects 123,000 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer 2022-2024 models produced between February 24, 2021, and February 29, 2024. Affected owners are expected to be notified between November 14, 2025, and November 19, 2025. The second recall affects the Dodge Dart sedan model.
This is related to a failure with the shift cable in models produced between 2013 and 2016, which have a high risk of rollover due to the possibility of the defective cables detaching, making it difficult to place the gear lever in Park. This poses a safety risk to drivers, as it can cause serious injuries and deaths. In this case, the affected parties, totaling more than 298,000 vehicles, are expected to be notified on November 6, 2025.
Recommendations in case of a massive recall
If you are one of the affected owners, you should know how to proceed. When you receive a notification from the manufacturer indicating a recall of your vehicle model, it is essential that you go to a dealership as soon as possible. There, they should provide you with the necessary assistance and resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Some issues can be fixed or ignored, such as software problems. However, those that involve a manufacturing defect require the physical presence of the vehicle, so you will need to go to a dealership.
Remember that under no circumstances should you be responsible for repairs resulting from a manufacturing defect due to a mass recall. If, by chance, you are told that you must pay for these repairs, you should be aware that you may be at risk of fraud.It is important to always consult official sources, especially the NHTSA website. For more information about this recall, you can refer to recall 25V674 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).