Recall 16V-461
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2015 to 2016 Chrysler Town And Country and 3 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-461
- Reported
- June 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 26,298 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
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
- Chrysler Town And Country 2015 to 2016
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2015 to 2016
- Dodge Journey 2016
- Ram Promaster 2016