Visibility:windshield
NHTSA campaign 16V044000 · announced January 28, 2016 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 184 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.
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
- 2015 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.