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Recall 16V-044

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2015 to 2016 Chrysler Town And Country and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-044
Reported
January 28, 2016
Vehicles affected
184 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

The risk

If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles