2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan recall: latch
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on September 24, 2015. It covers about 1,625 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,625
- reported
- Sep 24, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 22, 2015
- related complaints
- 40
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V595000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 15V595000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan latch?
Yes. Recall 15V595000, reported on September 24, 2015, covers about 1,625 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V595000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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