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2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and others recall: automatic transmission

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on June 24, 2016. It covers about 26,298 vehicles.

vehicles affected
26,298
reported
Jun 24, 2016
owners notified
Aug 18, 2016
related complaints
693

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V461000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 693 complaints about transmission problems.

2015 Chrysler Town and Country2016 Chrysler Town and Country2015 Dodge Grand Caravan2016 Dodge Grand Caravan2016 Dodge Journey2016 Ram Promaster

Questions about recall 16V461000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 16V461000, reported on June 24, 2016, covers about 26,298 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V461000?

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.

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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