NHTSA Campaign 16V461000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jun 24, 2016 · 26,298 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 26,298
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2016 26,298
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2015 26,298
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2016 26,298
DODGE JOURNEY 2016 26,298
RAM PROMASTER 2016 26,298

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V461000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.