Recall 16V461000: 2015–2016 Chrysler Town And Country, 2015–2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2016 Dodge Journey +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 26,298
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
The risk
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2016 Dodge Journey
- 2016 Ram Promaster
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V461000
- Manufacturer campaign
- S44
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Owner letters
- Aug 18, 2016
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology