NHTSA Campaign 15V431000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 7, 2015 · 145,379 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.

Consequence

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE JOURNEY 2011 145,379
DODGE JOURNEY 2012 145,379
DODGE JOURNEY 2013 145,379
DODGE JOURNEY 2014 145,379
DODGE JOURNEY 2015 145,379

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V431000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.