CAMPAIGN #: 16V300000
MAKE: CHRYSLER / DODGE
MODEL: TOWN AND COUNTRY / GRAND CARAVAN
YEAR: 2013
MFR CAMPAIGN #: S37
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SEATS
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160316
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160317
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 99
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160516
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160601
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.
RECALL 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.