Confusing transmission recall from Chrysler

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U.S. auto safety investigators have determined the electronic gear shifters in some newer Fiat Chrysler vehicles are so confusing that drivers have exited the vehicles while still in gear.

The issue has led to more than 100 crashes and 30 injuries, mostly in Jeep Grand Cherokees. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is upgrading the probe to an engineering analysis, which is a step closer to a recall.

The probe covers 2014 and 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees, as well as 2012 through 2014 Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300 sedans with 3.6-liter V6 engines.

Fiat Chrysler says it’s cooperating in the investigation. Last week the company recalled more than half a million Dodge Chargers worldwide because they can slip off of a jack when tires are being changed.