Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 15V595000 · announced September 24, 2015 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 1,625 units affected

The problem

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

The risk

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
• 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.