Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 16V461000 · announced June 24, 2016 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 26,298 units affected
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.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2016 Dodge Journey
- 2016 Ram Promaster
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.