CAMPAIGN #: 16V461000
MAKE: CHRYSLER / DODGE / RAM
MODEL: TOWN AND COUNTRY / GRAND CARAVAN / JOURNEY / PROMASTER
YEAR: 2015 - 2016
MFR CAMPAIGN #: S44
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20150731
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160418
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 26,299
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160624
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160819
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
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.
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